Sports • Fiji • Papua New Guinea • Solomon IslandsPacific football eyes historic World Cup haul as Fiji and New Zealand set up OFC U16 finalFiji have secured their place at the 2027 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar while Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands will battle for Oceania's final World Cup ticket.PMN NewsThu, 23 Jul
Politics • Papua New Guinea • ChinaEnvoy warns Pacific strategic contest is shifting as PNG says it will close Taiwan officeAndrew Shearer says Western democracies are struggling to keep pace with China's growing influence across the region as Papua New Guinea says it will close Taiwan's representative office.Christine RovoiMon, 20 Jul
Sports • Papua New Guinea • AustraliaAustralia's record $600m Pacific rugby deal tied to 'invisible string', report claimsCanberra is using sports as a strategic tool to deepen its influence in the Pacific but critics warn the focus on league could leave rugby union nations such as Fiji looking elsewhere, including China.PMN NewsWed, 15 Jul
Pacific Region • Papua New GuineaPNG leader backs cabinet minister's criticism of taxpayer-funded overseas tripsPrime Minister James Marape says William Bando made a "fair call" after criticising large overseas delegations and the PM is urging greater accountability for taxpayer-funded travel.Christine RovoiTue, 14 Jul
Sports • Papua New Guinea • FijiFiji, PNG make winning starts as Pacific youth chase World Cup dreamOceania’s next generation are in Port Moresby for the OFC U16 Men’s Championship as they chase a place at the FIFA U17 World Cup.Christine RovoiMon, 13 Jul
Sports • Aotearoa New Zealand • Papua New GuineaAuckland deny Hekari again to seal third straight OFC Women's Champions crownAuckland United have continued their reign as Oceania's top women's club, beating PNG's Hekari 3-1 in Honiara to claim a third consecutive title and book a place at next year's FIFA Champions Cup.PMN NewsSat, 11 Jul
Sports • Tonga • Sāmoa • Fiji • Papua New GuineaPacific rugby league gets NZ$300m boost as four nations unite for the next generationPapua New Guinea, Tonga, Sāmoa and Fiji will share in a major partnership aimed at growing the game from grassroots fields to the international stage.Christine RovoiWed, 08 Jul
Politics • Papua New GuineaPNG enters historic defence alliance with Australia as leaders pledge Ocean of PeacePrime Minister James Marape says the agreement is a sovereign decision that will strengthen regional security while protecting PNG's independence.PMN NewsWed, 08 Jul
Politics • Papua New Guinea • Sāmoa • TongaSecurity in focus as Pacific leaders gather in Brisbane after peace pact, China missile testLeaders from Tonga, Papua New Guinea and Sāmoa meet Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Brisbane for talks set to centre on regional security.Christine RovoiWed, 08 Jul
Sports • Papua New GuineaPacific’s next football stars ready to shine in OFC ChampionshipEight nations will battle in Port Moresby as young players chase regional glory and a pathway towards the international stage.PMN NewsTue, 07 Jul
