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All Blacks: Who is next after Scott Robertson's sacking?
16 Jan 2026There's six months till the All Blacks will play their first test of the year, a not so insignificant showdown with a full strength France in Christchurch.
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Pacific news in brief for 16 January
16 Jan 2026A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including election petitions filed in Tonga.
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From saviour to sacked: Scott Robertson's rapid rise and fall
16 Jan 2026The anticipated Razor-inspired renaissance instead became another dark age for the All Blacks.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 16 January
16 Jan 2026A round-up of sports news in brief from around the region, including a new CEO for PNG's NRL team.
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Solomons floorball team at Asia/Oceania tournament
16 Jan 2026Solomon Islands player Nyrick Vuna was named most valuable player after his side's 10-2 loss against New Zealand.
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Tongans still 'broken' four years on from eruption
Four years on, Tongans are suffering ongoing trauma after the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai eruption
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Explainer: What Scott Robertson’s axing means for the All Blacks and NZ Rugby
16 Jan 2026Analysis - Scott Robertson's new status as ex-All Black coach went from a rumour to confirmation quicker than a Will Jordan linebreak.
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China plugs US funding gap in major Pacific environment organisation
15 Jan 2026The funding announcement comes a little over week since President Trump withdrew from SPREP.
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Scott Robertson dumped as All Blacks coach
15 Jan 2026Scott "Razor" Robertson, only a few years ago hailed as the future of All Black rugby, has been dumped as All Black coach.
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More newborns test positive for meth in CNMI
15 Jan 2026There are growing concerns about substance exposure and child safety in the US territory.
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Oceania pro football league kicks off on Saturday
15 Jan 2026Eight teams from across Oceania are vying to become champions of the Pacific.
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Agriculture seen as a solution to PNG's jobs crisis
15 Jan 2026East Sepik's leader has urged PNG to focus more on agriculture to address job shortage crisis.
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Ministry of Defence seeks advice for plan to have drones scour Pacific
15 Jan 2026New Zealand's Ministry of Defence is looking to companies and experts for advice on a potential plan for surveillance drones to scour the Pacific.
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Pacific news in brief for 15 January
15 Jan 2026A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including the first sitting date for Tonga's new parliament.
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Wellington is hosting an international floorball tournament - but what is it?
15 Jan 2026This week Wellington is hosting an international tournament for a sport many have never heard of.
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Papuan shadow over Indonesian role at UN human rights body
14 Jan 2026A West Papuan independence campaigner decries Indonesia's ascension to the Presidency of the UN Human Rights Council.
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Samoa by-election set for February after court voids result in Safata I
14 Jan 2026The Electoral Commission has confirmed polling dates following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated the 2025 Safata I result due to corrupt practices.
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Miracle journey: From village rugby to Super Rugby captain
Miracle Fai'ilagi will lead Moana Pasifika for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.
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New Caledonia's FLNKS will not take part in Paris talks this week
14 Jan 2026In mid-December Emmanual Macron invited New Caledonia's politicians back to the negotiating table in Paris.
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Niueans hold golf tournament in Aotearoa
"It's bringing the families together of all ages from grandkids right up to the oldest."
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Samoa chief suggests returning Manawanui compensation to NZ as it's not enough
Uncertainty around compensation payments for the HMNZS Manawanui marine disaster in Samoa is growing.
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Tributes for men killed in Utah shooting
13 Jan 2026Sione Vatuvei and Vaea Tulikihihifo Jr were gunned down outside the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City.
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Ardie Savea sports nasty eye injury
13 Jan 2026Savea posted a video which shows several stitches and heavy bruising above his right eye.
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Tonga unveils baton for Commonwealth Games relay
Tonga's Commonwealth Games Association commissioned master carver Sitiveni Fehoko to craft the baton.
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