Do Samoa, Tonga and New Zealand have a better pack than the Kangaroos?

“It’s probably the most evenly matched Pacific Champs that we’ve had over the last three years or so. It’s good for the international scene as well, a good building stage in the lead up to the World Cup. “They are full of powerhouses across the...

After lunch with the king, Tonga is ready for a blockbuster with Samoa

Lunch with the king of Tonga and quality time spent with his subjects have Jason Taumalolo primed to deliver a blockbusting display against Samoa. The Tongan co-captain and his team spent five days in Tonga before flying to Brisbane to prepare for...

Bulldogs prop Hopoate to lead Tonga up front

CANTERBURY Bulldogs prop forward and Tongan vice-captain Kalosipani Hopoate will lead her national side into battle against Cook Islands Moana in the Women’s Pacific Bowl Championships on Saturday at the Santos National Football Stadium, Port...

Tongan doctor to head Pacific Community

A HUMBLE Papua New Guinean catechist from Rakunai in East New Britain Province is the first Pacific saint. Canonised by Pope Leo XIV in the last hour, Peter To Rot was elevated to sainthood 80 years after he was murdered by Japanese troops towards...

Only four weeks before Tonga Election

By Kalafi Moala The campaigns for the 20 November general elections are in full motion. As usual, the intensity of campaigns come from the 71 candidates seeking people’s representation from all 17 constituencies, and not so much from among the...

China's Navy Invests Heavily in Defense Diplomacy

In keeping with the massive expansion of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), a substantial increase has been seen in overseas operations - much of it devoted to defense diplomacy. The scale of activity can be illustrated by...

A Volcano Erupted 6,000 Miles Away. Why Did It Shake the Ground 16,000 Feet Deep in Alaska?

The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai eruption on January 15, 2022, was one of the most powerful volcanic explosions ever recorded. Located in the South Pacific, the underwater volcano released energy equivalent to hundreds of Hiroshima-scale atomic...

World Rugby Rankings: Where Things Stand Before The Autumn Nations Series

After an exciting end to The Rugby Championship 2025 series earlier this fall, international play is about to pick back up in earnest as fans look towards the first weekend of November for the kick off of the Autumn Nations Series. Saturday, Nov....

Have expectations changed? Mike Vrabel, Patriots players respond

FOXBOROUGH - After five straight wins, and an AFC-East leading 6-2 mark, expectations for the Patriots have grown outside of the building. What about inside? Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, during his Monday press conference, was asked if his...

Wests Tigers duo surprise inclusions in Samoa squad for Tonga grudge match

Toa Samoa have named Wests Tigers pair Ativalu Lisati and Lyhkan King-Togia in their squad for Sunday’s high-stakes Pacific Championships clash with Tonga XIII at Suncorp Stadium. Both players have been surprise inclusions, with Lisati set to make...

Aust ‘alone’ against China

CANBERRA: Australia is “increasingly alone” in countering Beijing’s influence in the Pacific and remains the largest foreign aid donor to the region as the US and other western partners cut funding, a new report shows. The 2025 Lowy Institute...

Civilization 7 update brings pirates and "powerful" Ocean Tiles, but developer Firaxis won't say much more: "You'll notice smaller, less frequent updates while the team shifts into testing"

While we head deeper into autumn, Civilization 7 is wading into the open sea with its particularly nautical upcoming update 1.3.0. Developer Firaxis explains in a slightly vague update check-in post – it knows fans have been hoping for more...

Southeast Group Passes Vote Of Confidence On The Leadership Of Sedc - S

By Southeast Leaders of Thoughts A leading pressure group in the Southeast region known as Southeast Leaders of Thoughts has passed a vote of confidence on the leadership and management of the Southeast Development Commission for meeting the...

Tigers’ bargain new No.1; who’s in $1.5m Tino race: 10 stars set for biggest pay rises

The November 1 free agency window is set to open on Saturday, with some huge contracts on the horizon for a host of players. So who are the stars that could be in line for the most significant salary rises? The likes of Billy Burns, Jesse...

Our Changing World: SAR4SaR - The folding, floating search and rescue device

Dr Tom Dowling with the latest SAR4SaR prototype at Mission Bay beach in Auckland. Photo: RNZ / Claire Concannon Imagine you're on a boat lost at sea, too far from the coast for a VHF radio or mobile phone to work. Maybe you've got a personal...

Patriots gaining confidence in midst of winning streak

Quarterback Drake Maye, left, celebrates with receiver Stefon Diggs during the Patriots’ 32-13 win over the Browns on Sunday in Foxborough, Mass. (Greg M. Cooper/Associated Press) FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — It’s too early to know whether the New England...

Tigers’ bargain new No.1; who’s in $1.5m Tino race: 10 stars set for biggest pay rises

The November 1 free agency window is set to open on Saturday, with some huge contracts on the horizon for a host of players. So who are the stars that could be in line for the most significant salary rises? The likes of Billy Burns, Jesse...

Integrating care and climate adaptation into a holistic fiscal framework at the country level

Introduction Countries and international institutions are increasingly focused on adaptation to climate change in light of rising temperatures, longer-term droughts, severe flooding, and other impacts. Currently, however, financing for adaptation...

England name Brimson, Farnworth in squad

The Kangaroos have landed and are completing their preparations for the first Ashes Test against England, at Wembley Stadium. New coach Kevin Waters has a mix of experience and youthful exuberance to choose from in the first tour of England since...

Toa Samoa Make Three Changes for Clash Against Tonga

Toa Samoa Head Coach Ben Gardiner has made three changes to his side that will take on Mate Ma’a Tonga this coming Sunday. Gardiner’s side just fell short at the hands of the Kiwis over the weekend in a nail biting 24-18 loss infront of a frantic...