NOUMEA News

Cyclone Jasmine remains a nasty storm
Severe tropical cyclone Jasmine remains a category 4 storm this morning as it continues its trek directly north of New Zealand.

Independent external review of SPC
Over the next three months, a seven-member team will conduct an independent external review of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC).

Two cyclones growing in Pacific
Tonga's government has declared a storm warning as Cyclone Cyril looms over the horizon and threatens its northern islands.

Cyclones head towards Tonga, Fiji
Two cyclones have formed across the South Pacific overnight with already storm battered Fiji likely to be hit again although Tonga is now in more immediate danger.

Cyclone Jasmine unlikely to hit us
A severe tropical cyclone is sitting directly north of New Zealand but it's unlikely to hit us.

Taupo to host Olympic Football qualifiers
The chances of the New Zealand U-23 men's football team playing at the London Olympics have received a significant boost with news that the Oceania qualifiers have been moved from Fiji to Taupo.

Virginia Home-Schoolers Make a Play to Join High School Teams
A bill in Virginia would permit home-schooled students to play varsity sports at public high schools, raising concerns about fairness, recruiting and oversight.

Sports guide takes on spring flavor
Viewing options for sports fans the week of Feb. 7, 2012.

Baseball Hall to Begin Drug Education Program
The Baseball Hall of Fame is starting a drug education program for students and young adults — in the same year Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa will appear on ballot for the first time after careers tainted by steroid accusations.

Rugby: NZRU confirms signing of Henry
Sir Graham Henry has had his role of coaching the coaches confirmed after the World Cup winning coach signed a part-time deal with the New Zealand Rugby Union until the end of 2013.Henry had already started the role, having dropped...