Vanuatu's Climate Envoy Slams Australia and World's Largest Greenhouse Gas Emitters at ICJ Vanuatu has taken its fight against climate change to the...
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Oceania Sevens: Samoa and Tonga favourites at Honiara rugby tourney
Tournament Set to Bring Rugby Excitement to Solomon Islands The Oceania Rugby 7s tournament is set to bring together the region's top teams for an...
Papua New Guinea’s Kokoda Track reopens today
The Kokoda Track Reopens After Years of Closure The Kokoda Track, one of Papua New Guinea's most famous tourist attractions, has reopened its doors...
Plastic pollution treaty blocked by ‘small group of countries’ at UN talks
UN Plastic Talks Collapse as Countries Fail to Agree on Targets The fifth UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting in Busan, South Korea,...
Mixed challenges as Fiji hockey prepares for Pacific Cup
Fiji Prepares for Return of Oceania Pacific Cup Hockey Tournament The Fiji national hockey teams are gearing up for the return of the Oceania...
Border checks announced after whooping cough outbreaks
Whooping Cough Outbreaks in the Pacific: A Growing Concern The Cook Islands has announced border checks in response to whooping cough cases in the...
Watchdog lambasts PNG’s poor governance in controversial forestry deal
A Concerning Forest Development Deal in Papua New Guinea A planned forestry development in Western Province, Papua New Guinea, appears to have...
Pacific news and sports in brief for 6 December
Pacific Island Nations Face Challenges Amid Global Turmoil The Pacific Islands are known for their resilience and adaptability in the face of...
Solomon Islands marriage law under review to protect young girls
The Alarming Rise of Child Marriage in Solomon Islands The Solomon Islands, an island nation in the Pacific, is facing a crisis that has...
Rugby Sevens focus turns to Cape Town and Honiara
Fiji's Rugby Team Looks to Rebound in Singapore The Fiji national rugby team will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing performance in...
Alumni group slams USP’s failure to release Council meeting outcomes
The University of the South Pacific in Crisis: Staff Demands Answers A recent statement by a group of concerned alumni of the University of the...
Panguna mine legacy assessment reveals ongoing devastation: Rio Tinto urged to fund remediation efforts
The Devastating Legacy of the Panguna Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea The troubled Panguna gold mine in the autonomous region of Bougainville, Papua...
Taiwan’s president talks unity on Pacific trip
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's Visit to Guam Brings Geopolitical Tensions to the Fore In a move that has brought attention to the already tense...
Palau’s president invites Donald Trump to ‘visit the Pacific’ to see climate crisis impacts
Palau Urges US to Act on Climate Crisis Amid Trump Presidency The Pacific nation of Palau is urging the United States to take drastic action to...
Fiji defeats Australia to claim Men’s Netball Nations Series in Singapore
Fiji Men's Netball Team Wins Merlion Cup in Thrilling Match The Fiji Men's Netball team has achieved a historic victory, winning the prestigious...
Tongan prime minister set to face no confidence vote on Monday
Tonga's Prime Minister to Face Second Vote of No Confidence Tonga's prime minister, Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni, is set to face another vote of...
‘Respect his decision’: Tonga PM Hu’akavameiliku resigns
**Tongan Prime Minister Resigns Ahead of No-Confidence Vote** In a surprising move, Tongan Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni has...
Samoa and Tonga secure spots in 2025 World Rugby Challenger Series
Oceania Teams Ready for World Sevens Challenger Series The stage is set for the 2025 World Sevens Challenger Series, with Samoa and Tonga...
Kiribati Court of Appeal hears deported Judge Lambourne’s appeal
A High Court Judge's Appeal: A Test of Judicial Independence In a significant development for the Pacific region, the Kiribati Court of Appeal heard...
‘Government is still in the right hands’ – former Tonga PM Hu’akavameiliku
Tonga's Prime Minister Resigns Ahead of No-Confidence Vote Tonga's Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni has resigned from his position,...
Cook Islands advocates for decolonisation of international law at ICJ
The Cook Islands Takes a Stand at the International Court of Justice The Cook Islands has made history by becoming the first Pacific nation to...
WCPFC progress on labour rules, electronic monitoring, but ignores transshipment
The Western Pacific Ocean's Biggest Tuna Fishery: A New Era for Sustainability The Western and Central Pacific Ocean is the world's largest tuna...
No surprises for Bougainville MP in Panguna report
Panguna Mine Report Sparks Hope for Bougainville's Future The recent report into the environmental and human rights legacy of the Panguna mine in...
Fiji Medical Association urges govt to declare HIV outbreak
Fiji's HIV Crisis: A Growing Concern for the Government The Fijian government is facing mounting pressure to declare an HIV outbreak, following a...
Australia to provide Nauru US$64 million in direct budget support – Albanese
Australia Signs Historic Economic, Social, and Security Deal with Nauru The Australian government has signed an economic, social, and security deal...
Fiji’s illegal immigrant population doubles in a year
Fiji Announces Measures to Tackle Soaring Illegal Immigration The Fijian government has taken steps to address the growing issue of illegal...
What’s in store for Pacific island nations under Trump 2.0
The Pacific Islands Under Trump's Second Term: What's in Store? The recent congratulatory messages from the Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine,...
Tonga’s Speaker confirms new prime minister to be chosen on Christmas Eve after Hu’akavameiliku resigns
Tonga Prepares for New Prime Minister as Parliamentarians Meet on Christmas Eve The Pacific island nation of Tonga is set to elect its new prime...
Palau’s leader Whipps advocates for ‘carbon free’ nuclear energy as a climate solution
Palau's President Sees Nuclear Energy as Alternative to Fossil Fuels In a recent interview with RNZ Pacific, Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr.,...
PNG MP accuses politicians on arming warlords
Papua New Guinea MP Sounds Alarm on Armed Warlords A recent statement by a Papua New Guinea MP has sparked concerns about the growing issue of armed...
Environment groups in the Cook Islands demand proper public survey on seabed mining
Cook Islands Environmental Groups Urge Comprehensive Survey on Seabed Mining The Cook Islands government has faced growing criticism from local...
Increased funding to PNG police will enhance safety – minister
PNG Police Force to Receive Significant Funding Boost The Papua New Guinea police force is set to receive a substantial funding increase, thanks to...
Basketball: The inspiring journey of the Ah-Hing family from Tonga
The Ah-Hing Family's Inspiring Journey in Basketball For the Ah-Hing family, basketball is more than just a sport - it's a way to bond and represent...
Northern Marianas leaders meet Taiwan President Lai Ching-te in Guam
Taiwan President Lai Embarks on Pacific Tour, Meets Guam Governor and Senator The Republic of China (Taiwan), officially known as Taiwan, has...
Debt a concern in report on Pacific funding support
A Growing Concern: Debt-Related Development Funding in the Pacific A new report from Australia's Lowy Institute has shed light on the growing...
President Lai’s visit brings ‘blessings’ to Tuvalu
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te Visits Tuvalu, Strengthening Bilateral Relations The visit by Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te to Tuvalu has brought...
Whipps claims Palau’s media is ‘not ethical’ amid family-owned company’s defamation suit
Palau's President Calls for Rebuilding of Credible Media In a recent statement, Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr has expressed concerns over the...
What the fall of the French government means for New Caledonia
New Caledonia's Post-Riots Situation Takes a Turn for the Worse as France's Government Falls The devastating 13 May insurrection and destruction in...
Vanuatu’s climate envoy slams Australia and ‘world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters’ at ICJ
**Vanuatu's Climate Envoy Slams Australia and World's Largest Greenhouse Gas Emitters at ICJ** The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has been...
Oceania Sevens: Samoa and Tonga favourites at Honiara rugby tourney
Tournament Preview: Solomon Islands Hosts Oceania 7s for First Time The Solomon Islands is set to host the Oceania 7s tournament for the first time,...
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