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Inflation below forecast but still hot in New Zealand

Inflation below forecast but still hot in New Zealand

Inflation at 3.7 per cent means all eyes are on the Reserve Bank, which meets next week, to see if it will raise rates a week out from New Zealand's election.

How Chiefs target healed family feud after Storm snub

How Chiefs target healed family feud after Storm snub

How Chiefs target healed family feud after Storm snub

How Chiefs target healed family feud after Storm snub

Marcus Bai was furious with how son Cooper rejected Melbourne but says the forward is showing greater maturity in his decision-making this time around.

Rising star arrives in PNG, set to join expansion club

Rising star arrives in PNG, set to join expansion club

Rising star arrives in PNG, set to join expansion club

Rising star arrives in PNG, set to join expansion club

The PNG Chiefs' coach and CEO have rolled out the red carpet for Cooper Bai in Port Moresby, with the youngster expected to sign with the new NRL team.

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'True identity': PNG Chiefs unveil new logo amid drama

The Chiefs have launched their new logo in Port Moresby as PNG Prime Minister James Marape told Australian taxpayers their contribution "won't be in vain".

Rabbitoh beats 'hard times' to make Australia debut

Rabbitoh beats 'hard times' to make Australia debut

David Fifita regained his mojo under Wayne Bennett's coaching this year and has opened up on why it's now fitting Kevin Walters is behind his Kangaroos debut.

Poll bump for National as voting begins in NZ election

Poll bump for National as voting begins in NZ election

Overseas voters, including those in Australia, can begin casting ballots in New Zealand's election after the leaders squared off in their final debate.

'Redemption': Katoa's drive to keep firing for Tonga

'Redemption': Katoa's drive to keep firing for Tonga

Tonga are ready to be considered a World Cup heavyweight after a stunning victory over England, but two stars need to overcome injuries to take on Lebanon.

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Veteran Martin leads from front in final PNG campaign

Veteran Martin leads from front in final PNG campaign

Veteran Martin leads from front in final PNG campaign

Veteran Martin leads from front in final PNG campaign

A stylish 14 points from veteran Papua New Guinea forward Rhyse Martin has highlighted the Kumuls' opening World Cup win over Lebanon.

Fantastic four for flying winger headlines PNG win

Fantastic four for flying winger headlines PNG win

Fantastic four for flying winger headlines PNG win

Fantastic four for flying winger headlines PNG win

A four-try haul to PNG winger Naomi Kelly set up the Orchids for a perfect start to their Women's Rugby League World Cup campaign.

Grassroots work leads Fiji to a historic World Cup spot

Grassroots work leads Fiji to a historic World Cup spot

Grassroots work leads Fiji to a historic World Cup spot

Grassroots work leads Fiji to a historic World Cup spot

Fiji's fullback Cassie Staples and assistant coach Tony Herman have spoken about the country's growing pathways ahead of their World Cup debut.

Samoa embrace 'chaos' as Luai, To'o head to PNG

Samoa embrace 'chaos' as Luai, To'o head to PNG

Samoa embrace 'chaos' as Luai, To'o head to PNG

Samoa embrace 'chaos' as Luai, To'o head to PNG

Samoa have hammered France to open their World Cup bid but they'll face a much more daunting task as Chiefs recruits Jarome Luai and Brian To'o head to PNG.

Samrani savours Lebanon debut seven years in the making

Samrani savours Lebanon debut seven years in the making

Samrani savours Lebanon debut seven years in the making

Samrani savours Lebanon debut seven years in the making

Parramatta centre Jordan Samrani has waited seven years to represent Lebanon after being robbed of the chance as a 17-year-old.

How prop with the NRL's most Italian name got PNG call

How prop with the NRL's most Italian name got PNG call

How prop with the NRL's most Italian name got PNG call

How prop with the NRL's most Italian name got PNG call

Luca Moretti was a surprise call up for Papua New Guinea, with the Parramatta prop shedding light on the links that will hand him a Kumuls debut this weekend.

Leaders spar as NZ election remains too close to call

Leaders spar as NZ election remains too close to call

Leaders spar as NZ election remains too close to call

Leaders spar as NZ election remains too close to call

A back-and-forth on minimum wages lost the second leaders debate for Prime Minister Chris Luxon, according to an influential broadcaster.

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World Cup-winning coach to lead Fiji at 2027 tournament

Former South Africa coach Jake White has beaten a strong field to be named as Fiji coach ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia.

Rain fails to dampen climate mission at pre-COP31 event

The government has defied critics and bad weather to highlight climate threats to Pacific nations but pre-COP31 also turned the spotlight on its commitments.

Hopes underwater object could be lost aviator's plane

A US expedition is targeting a mysterious underwater object to find out if it is the crashed plane of long-missing pioneer aviator Amelia Earhart.

Weather resistant: $3m fund to protect Pacific projects

Road and internet projects in small Pacific nations will get greater climate protection but a report warns much larger investments could be needed.

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Why sons of PNG legends were forced to skip World Cup

Cooper Bai and Lachlan Lam headline a depleted 23-man Papua New Guinea squad assembled by coach Jason Demetriou.

Hipkins edges first New Zealand election debate

The two candidates to be New Zealand's prime minister after the November 7 election have sparred on the cost of living, tax plans and more.

Taylor-made win as Aussies thump PNG in women’s PM game

Winger Jada Taylor has put her hand up for a World Cup berth after Australia handed PNG a record loss in the annual women’s Prime Minister’s XIII match .

Fifita leads Australia to 11-try rout in PM’s XIII game

Australia and captain David Fifita have routed Papua New Guinea in the annual Prime Minister’s XIII game in Port Moresby, despite a litany of errors.

Luai to be face of Pepsi while Coke sponsors the Chiefs

Jarome Luai will balance being Pepsi's brand ambassador in Papua New Guinea with Coca-Cola giving the Chiefs the most lucrative sleeve sponsorship in the NRL.

PNG Chiefs secure record-breaking NRL sponsorship deal

The PNG Chiefs have secured the biggest sponsorship agreement in NRL history, with a deal worth roughly $15 million.

'Kick the gate open': Tongan tour a timely rugby dose

First Nations and Pasifika captain Triston Reilly has made a passionate case for annual action for the side after their big win in rugby-mad Tonga.

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