Palau's President on Climate Change: A Call for Transition Away from Fossil Fuels President of Palau, Surangel Whipps Jr., recently shared his views...
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PNG MP accuses politicians on arming warlords
Papua New Guinea MP Sounds Alarm on Warlord Arms Deals A shocking revelation has come to light in Papua New Guinea, as a local MP has accused...
Environment groups in the Cook Islands demand proper public survey on seabed mining
Cook Islands Environmental Groups Call for Comprehensive Survey on Seabed Mining The Cook Islands' environmental community is urging the government...
Increased funding to PNG police will enhance safety – minister
Papua New Guinea Boosts Police Funding to Enhance Safety The Papua New Guinea government has announced a significant increase in funding for the...
Basketball: The inspiring journey of the Ah-Hing family from Tonga
The Inspiring Journey of the Ah-Hing Family from Tonga In the world of sports, there are few families who have made as significant an impact as the...
Northern Marianas leaders meet Taiwan President Lai Ching-te in Guam
Taiwan's President Embarks on Pacific Tour, Met with Guam Leaders Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te recently completed a Pacific tour, during which...
Debt a concern in report on Pacific funding support
A Growing Concern in the Pacific: Debt-Related Development Funding A new report from Australia's Lowy Institute has highlighted growing concerns...
President Lai’s visit brings ‘blessings’ to Tuvalu
Taiwan's 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
The Credibility of Palau's Media The media landscape in Palau has been under scrutiny lately, with the country's leader, President Surangel Whipps...
What the fall of the French government means for New Caledonia
New Caledonia's Economic Crisis Deepens Amidst French Government Collapse The economic crisis in New Caledonia has taken a turn for the worse...
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 called...
Oceania Sevens: Samoa and Tonga favourites at Honiara rugby tourney
Tournament Kicks Off in Solomon Islands as Oceania Rugby Hosts First-Ever Event Outside of Traditional Member Nations The Solomon Islands have come...
Papua New Guinea’s Kokoda Track reopens today
The Kokoda Track Reopens After Landowners' Dispute Papua New Guinea's most iconic tourist attraction, the Kokoda Track, has reopened its gates after...
Plastic pollution treaty blocked by ‘small group of countries’ at UN talks
UN Plastic Talks Collapse as Countries Fail to Agree on Targets A recent United Nations plastic talks has ended without a deal, leaving the world...
Watchdog lambasts PNG’s poor governance in controversial forestry deal
PNG Logging Scheme Sparks Concerns Over Lack of Transparency A proposed forestry development in Western Province has sparked concerns among...
What the fall of the French government means for New Caledonia
New Caledonia in Crisis: The Aftermath of France's No-Confidence Vote The recent no-confidence vote against French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe...
Samoa Citizenship Bill: Divided opinions and calls for inclusions
The New Zealand Samoa Citizenship Bill: A Historic Step Forward The New Zealand Samoa Citizenship Bill has officially passed in Parliament, creating...
Regional labour mobility schemes threaten Vanuatu’s kava industry, warns minister
The Kava Industry in Vanuatu: Threatened by Regional Labour Mobility Schemes Vanuatu, an island nation in the Pacific, is renowned for its rich...
China denounces Taiwan president’s Pacific tour as he stops off in Hawaii and Guam
President Lai Ching-te's recent visit to the Pacific region, including stops in Hawaii and Guam, has reignited concerns about China's military...
Pacific police taking decisive action to eliminate cyber threats
Cyber Threats in the Pacific: A Growing Concern for Governments and Organisations The increasing sophistication of cyber threats has highlighted the...
Overnight curfew lifted in New Caledonia
New Caledonia Lifts Curfew After Months of Tensions The High Commission of New Caledonia has announced the lifting of its curfew, marking a...
Mosque pin removed from Google Maps after ‘amicable’ dialogue with landowners
A Mosque in Rarotonga: A Community's Concerns and the Road to Resolution By Talaia Mika, Cook Islands News The discovery of a mosque marker on...
‘Pacific community should be worried’ about Pacific Peoples’ ministry output
The Government's Pacific Policy Under Fire: A Budget Cut Concerns the Community The Ministry for Pacific Peoples has been hit hard by budget cuts,...
‘Conversations on the Edges of Rooms’: New album highlights sounds of Christchurch’s Pasifika creatives
New Album Highlights Pacific Artists in Christchurch A new compilation album from 12 Christchurch Pacific artists is shedding light on the unique...
Vanuatu’s political uncertainty continues as country prepares for snap election on 14 January
Vanuatu to Hold Snap Election Amid Political Instability Voters in Vanuatu will head to the polls on January 14 next year for a snap election,...
Pacific people always likely to be worst-affected by pandemic – Covid inquiry
The Royal Commission Report on the COVID-19 Response: Lessons Learned The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching consequences for New Zealand, from...
Samoan triathletes finish in top 5 at Taupo Cycle Challenge in New Zealand
Samoan Triathletes Return Home with Impressive Results from Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge A recent visit to the prestigious Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge...
Winston Peters embarks on three-day visit to New Caledonia
New Zealand Foreign Minister to Visit New Caledonia Amid Rising Tensions New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters is set to arrive in...
‘Polytreneur’ breaks into mainstream with Pasifika babywear
Pacific Entrepreneur Celebrates Milestone with Pop-Up Store in Auckland After many long nights and tears, Pacific business owner Noeleen Tuala is...
Netball Fiji quiet on New Zealand series
Netball Fiji's Pacific Series Plans Hit Snag Amidst Leadership Vacuum Netball Fiji's bid to participate in the upcoming Pacific Series has been put...
Cook Islands foreign minister cautions against limiting religious organisations
Cook Islands Minister Fires Back at MP's Suggestion to Revisit Religious Organisation Restrictions Act By Talaia Mika, Cook Islands News The debate...
Papua New Guinea Budget 2025: Government exempts GST on basic items
Papua New Guinea Introduces Exemptions on Consumption Tax for Basic Items The latest budget announced by the Papua New Guinea government aims to...
Boxing officials call for safety as priority: ‘What happened could have been avoided’
Fiji's Fierce Fighting Culture: A Call for Safety The recent death of Fijian boxer Ubayd Haider has sent shockwaves through the boxing community in...
Vanuatu’s landmark case at ICJ seeks to hold polluting nations responsible for climate change
Pacific Islanders Lead the Fight for Climate Accountability The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to hear a landmark case that could...
WCPFC makes commitments on crew conditions and electronic monitoring
The World's Largest Tuna Fishery Gets a Much-Needed Boost to Labour Standards The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) has taken...
Massive $1.8b project to build 600km road in PNG linked to businessman criticised in ‘land grab’ scandal
The Australian Government has announced a $1.8 billion deal to build a 600km road through one of the last remaining large tracts of untouched...
Canadian miner IPX launches new phase of exploration in Bougainville
Artisanal Miners in Papua New Guinea: A New Frontier for Canadian Miner Island Passage Exploration In the wake of the Panguna mine's shutdown, a new...
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 As the world grapples with the climate crisis, Palau's President Surangel...
PNG MP accuses politicians on arming warlords
Papua New Guinea MP Sounds Alarm on Warlord Arms Dealings A shocking revelation has emerged from the Papua New Guinea Parliament, where a Southern...
Environment groups in the Cook Islands demand proper public survey on seabed mining
Local Environmental Groups Urge Government to Conduct Comprehensive Survey on Seabed Mining The Cook Islands government is facing mounting pressure...
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