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• Tonga's health system 'fully restored' after cyber attack

  Pacific Tonga

  18 Jul 2025

  

  "It really was a scare for people."

  Tonga's health system 'fully restored' after cyber attack with Australia's help

• 'General' Kauona brimming with confidence in presidential race

  Pacific Bougainville

  17 Jul 2025

  

  The former Bougainville Revolutionary Army leader says, "This time, I'm going to win. I'm confident."

  Ex-rebel leader 'General' Kauona is brimming with confidence in Bougainville presidential race

• NZ travellers urged to prioritise insurance as dengue outbreaks surge across the Pacific

  Pacific

  18 Jul 2025

  

  Health officials stress importance of protective measures against mosquito bites as outbreaks continue to escalate in several island nations.

  NZ travellers urged to prioritise insurance as dengue outbreaks surge across the Pacific

• Pacific rugby players choose club over country

  Sport

  18 Jul 2025

  

  Samoa kick off their international season against Scotland in Auckland on Friday night, however with some notable omissions from their line-up.

  Pacific rugby players choose club over country

• Charities see alarming levels of poverty as families struggle

  New Zealand

  18 Jul 2025

  

  There are a dozen people in the Latu household in the Auckland suburb of Mangere, but not enough beds for everyone.

  Charities see alarming levels of poverty as families struggle

• NZ snub a clear message for Cook Islands, says opposition

  Pacific Cook Islands

  17 Jul 2025

  

  New Zealand's top political leaders skipping the Cook Islands' 60th Constitution anniversary on 4 August has ignited public and political backlash.

  New Zealand snub a clear message for Cook Islands, says opposition

• New Caledonia’s politicians to get police protection following death threats

  Pacific New Caledonia

  17 Jul 2025

  

  New Caledonian politicians who inked their commitment to a deal with France on 12 July will be offered special police protection, following threats uttered especially on social networks.

  New Caledonia’s politicians to get police protection following death threats

• Pacific news in brief for 17 July

  Pacific

  17 Jul 2025

  

  A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including dengue fever outbreak in Samoa claiming the life of a second child.

  Pacific news in brief for 17 July

• Valls begins one-week visit to French Polynesia

  Pacific French Polynesia

  17 Jul 2025

  

  The French Minister for Overseas landed in French Polynesia on Wednesday (Tuesday local time) for his first official visit to the territory.

  French Overseas Minister Manuel Valls begins first official visit to French Polynesia

• 'Building deterrence': PNG to host part of Australia's largest military exercise

  Pacific

  17 Jul 2025

  

  Exercise Talisman Sabre, which began its eleventh iteration on 13 July, has over 30,000 personnel from 19 countries taking part, including the Pacific. Audio

  'Building deterrence': PNG to host part of Australia's largest military exercise

• OFC Pro-League will revolutionlise football - Karembeu

  Pacific

  17 Jul 2025

  

  "The new Pro League will be a revolution for our region," the New Caledonia-born midfielder and FIFA World Cup winner says.

  OFC Professional League will revolutionlise football in the Pacific - Karembeu

• Umaga, Jones among six Manu Samoa debutants for Scotland showdown

  Pacific

  17 Jul 2025

  

  The sons of All Blacks legend Sir Michael Jones and former Manu Samoa representative Mike Umaga, are set to carry Samoa's hopes against Scottish team.

  Umaga, Jones among six Manu Samoa debutants for Scotland showdown