Saturday, March 14, 2026

Pacific Roundup

NZ pledges $7.5m to support Cambodian mine clearance

Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, has welcomed Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Prak Sokhonn, to New Zealand. It is...

NZ catch limit proposal adopted at Pacific fisheries meeting

New Zealand has secured orange roughy catch limits in the South Pacific for another two years at a Pacific regional fisheries meeting, Oceans and...

Victorian work-from-home rules to be enshrined in law

VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA The Victorian Government’s new work-from-home laws will come into effect on 1 September, with legislation set to be introduced to Parliament in July. Under...

WA launches new Christchurch to Perth air link

WESTERN AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA Western Australia is strengthening its international aviation links with the launch of a new seasonal non-stop Jetstar service connecting Christchurch and Perth. Flights...

World Bank-funded Fiji aviation project progresses

FIJI The World Bank-funded Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu, known locally as Na Vualiku, is progressing steadily, with major developments underway across Vanua...

Australian Police charge NZ man over terrorism videos

A New Zealand national who was allegedly found in possession of videos of overseas terrorist incidents on his phone is due to appear in...

Leading urologists to meet in Melbourne

Leading urologists from around the world will gather in Melbourne later this month to discuss global trends and treatments on a range of issues...

Customs Minister headed to Honolulu for Pacific summit

Customs Minister, Casey Costello, will travel to Honolulu this week to represent New Zealand at the United States’ Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security, and Shared Prosperity...

Universities of Samoa and Melbourne partner for a resilient Pacific

Climate resilience, health security and cultural preservation in the Pacific are set to form the cornerstone of a new partnership between the University of...

New visa-free tourist pathway boosts visitor numbers

A new travel option that enables eligible Chinese and Pacific visitors to cross the ditch to New Zealand visa free is helping to boost...

New diplomatic appointments confirmed

Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, has announced two new diplomatic appointments. Georgina Roberts (pictured, right) has been appointed as New Zealand's next High Commissioner to Papua...

New digital pathway to streamline trade with Singapore

New Zealand and Singapore have signed a new electronic certification arrangement that Trade and Investment Minister, Todd McClay says will streamline trade and reduce...

NZ agrees to greater cooperation with Palau

New Zealand and Palau have agreed to cooperate closely on Pacific regional issues during a visit to the island nation by Foreign Minister, Winston...

Statement of Partnership signed with Kiribati

New Zealand and Kiribati have enhanced their Pacific partnership with the signing of a Statement of Partnership today. Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Kiribati Vice...

Australian authorities issue warning to potential young drug couriers

CANBERRA/AUSTRALIA The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Border Force (ABF) are urging young people to think twice before smuggling drugs in their luggage for...