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AFL Growth: More than 52,000 people took part in Australian rules football in PNG this year, up 13% since 2024. Women and girls now make up almost half of registered players. World Cup Countdown: The Rugby League World Cup begins on October 15 across PNG, Australia and New Zealand. The Kumuls meet Lebanon and the Orchids face France in Port Moresby on October 17. Chiefs Name Dispute: New Zealand Rugby is seeking an injunction to block the incoming PNG NRL team from using the Chiefs name in New Zealand. The NRL says it was blindsided; the club plans to launch its branding in Port Moresby on October 21. Pacific Arts: Air Niugini backed PNG artists, including reggae star Anslom Nakikus, to perform at Vanuatu’s inaugural Wan Pasifika Festival, celebrating Pacific music and culture while promoting climate awareness.

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Oct. 11, 2026

Media Insider: Chiefs v Chiefs in High Court – NZ Rugby fights for name over NRL’s new Papua New Guinea team

The New Zealand Herald |

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The New Zealand Herald

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Owned By	New Zealand Media & Entertainment (Spheria Asset Management, James Grenon & Pinnacle Investment Management Group, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1863
Website	www.nzherald.co.nz
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	paid
Publication Location	New Zealand, Auckland
Owner Country	New Zealand

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Oct. 10, 2026

Papua New Guinea vs Samoa – Round 2, 2026

Zero Tackle |

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Zero Tackle

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Owned By	James Spinks & Nick Splitter (General Managers) through Zero Digital Sports
Year Founded	2010
Website	https://www.zerotackle.com/
Domain Registration Year	2010
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Australia, Melbourne
Owner Country	Australia

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3 hours ago

The case for Christchurch to secure an NRL team – Mike Thorpe

The New Zealand Herald |

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The New Zealand Herald

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Owned By	New Zealand Media & Entertainment (Spheria Asset Management, James Grenon & Pinnacle Investment Management Group, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1863
Website	www.nzherald.co.nz
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	paid
Publication Location	New Zealand, Auckland
Owner Country	New Zealand

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Oct. 9, 2026

Delegation from Papua New Guinea brings stories of independence and cultural unity to Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Independent - Wisconsin |

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The Milwaukee Independent - Wisconsin

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Owned By	The Milwaukee Independent (Non-profit, Benjamin Kantarovich Publisher)
Year Founded	2015
Website	http://www.milwaukeeindependent.com/
Domain Registration Year	2015
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 8, 2026

New Zealand Rugby takes the NRL to the High Court to stop its Papua New Guinea team using the Chiefs name

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Oct. 8, 2026

New Zealand Rugby takes legal action against new NRL side Papua New Guinea Chiefs over name trademark

The New Zealand Herald |

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The New Zealand Herald

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Owned By	New Zealand Media & Entertainment (Spheria Asset Management, James Grenon & Pinnacle Investment Management Group, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1863
Website	www.nzherald.co.nz
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	paid
Publication Location	New Zealand, Auckland
Owner Country	New Zealand

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Oct. 8, 2026

New Zealand Rugby takes legal action against new NRL side Papua New Guinea Chiefs over name trademark

The New Zealand Herald |

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The New Zealand Herald

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Owned By	New Zealand Media & Entertainment (Spheria Asset Management, James Grenon & Pinnacle Investment Management Group, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1863
Website	www.nzherald.co.nz
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	paid
Publication Location	New Zealand, Auckland
Owner Country	New Zealand

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Oct. 6, 2026

Papua New Guinea’s National Broadcasting Corporation adopts digital future

Business Advantage PNG |

Owner: Andrew Wilkins info about owner

Business Advantage PNG

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Owned By	Andrew Wilkins through Business Advantage International
Year Founded	2006
Website	https://www.businessadvantagepng.com/
Domain Registration Year	2011
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Papua New Guinea, Albert Park
Owner Country	Australia