Sports • FijiFiji men draw decider while Black Ferns 7s claim final victoryThe Fijians denied Australia in dramatic finish as New Zealand bounce back to clinch the series in Sydney.Christine RovoiSun, 18 Oct
Environment • Cook IslandsCyclone Wati intensifies as system tracks south of the Cook Islands towards open watersCommunities have been urged to prepare immediately with 140km/h gale-force gusts and interactive shelter maps activated nationwide.PMN NewsSun, 18 Oct
Sports • TongaRed Dawn: Historic Tongan rugby league victory sends statement through World CupA dominant defensive effort and second-half double from Haumole Olakau’atu hand England their first-ever defeat against Tonga.Christine RovoiSun, 18 Oct
Sports • Sāmoa • Tonga • FijiBledisloe Masterclass: Pacific powerhouses lead All Blacks’ blitz against the WallabiesPeter Lakai, Wallace Sititi and Rieko Ioane helped blow Australia off the park amid a terrifying seven-try performance by New Zealand in Sydney.Christine RovoiSat, 17 Oct
Law & Order • Aotearoa New Zealand • Papua New Guinea • AustraliaPNG Chiefs win first round against New Zealand RugbyHigh Court has cleared Papua New Guinea’s new NRL franchise to launch its brand next week. But the legal war over the iconic name is far from over.Christine RovoiSat, 17 Oct
Sports • SāmoaFetu Sāmoa push world champions all the wayBut the Jillaroos deliver a fierce physical examination to win 40-0 in their RLWC opener.Christine RovoiSat, 17 Oct
Sports • SāmoaSāmoa demolish France in record-breaking 78-4 RL World Cup openerToa smashed their highest-ever score and winning margin though an early injury to winger Deine Mariner clouds an otherwise flawless night.Christine RovoiFri, 16 Oct
Environment • Cook IslandsCook Islands batten down as Tropical Depression threatens Category 1 upgradeA full cyclone warning is in force for Suwarrow with damaging gales expected tonight, while emergency alerts spread south toward Palmerston and Aitutaki.Losirene Lacanivalu, Cook Islands NewsFri, 16 Oct
Health • VanuatuVanuatu slams door on airport HIV testing despite Fiji health crisisAuthorities in Port Vila warn their hospital system cannot cope with a major outbreak but insist protecting human rights and constitutional privacy rules comes first.Christine RovoiFri, 16 Oct
Sports • SāmoaStatement Time: Toa Sāmoa urged to fire warning shot in RLWC opener against FranceFour years after their fairytale run to the final, Sāmoa kick off their tournament tonight with former dual international Joe Vagana saying the side have the fire and strike power to go all the way.Elton Lonaratha JnrFri, 16 Oct
