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WCPFC makes commitments on crew conditions and electronic monitoring
New Labour Standards Aim to Improve Safety and Dignity of Crew in Pacific Fisheries The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) has...
Massive $1.8b project to build 600km road in PNG linked to businessman criticised in ‘land grab’ scandal
The Papua New Guinea government has signed a $1.8 billion deal with Australian company Epoca to develop the Gre-Drimgas-Nomad Wawoi Falls...
Canadian miner IPX launches new phase of exploration in Bougainville
Canada's Island Passage Exploration Enters Phase Four of Papua New Guinea Exploration Project A Canadian mining company, Island Passage Exploration...
Palau’s leader Whipps advocates for ‘carbon free’ nuclear energy as a climate solution
Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr Calls for Nuclear Energy as Climate Crisis Solution President of Palau, Surangel Whipps Jr, has expressed his...
PNG MP accuses politicians on arming warlords
Papua New Guinea's Growing Law-and-Order Crisis The situation in Papua New Guinea (PNG) continues to deteriorate, with warlords and politicians...
Environment groups in the Cook Islands demand proper public survey on seabed mining
Cook Islands Environmental Groups Call for Comprehensive Survey on Seabed Mining Local environmental groups in the Cook Islands are urging the...
Increased funding to PNG police will enhance safety – minister
Papua New Guinea Boosts Police Funding to Strengthen Force The Papua New Guinea government has committed significant funds to strengthen 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 basketball, it's not often that you come across a family who has made such an...
Northern Marianas leaders meet Taiwan President Lai Ching-te in Guam
Taiwan President's Pacific Tour: A Diplomatic Shift On December 4, 2024, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived in Guam as part of his Pacific tour,...
Debt a concern in report on Pacific funding support
New Report Raises Concerns About Debt-Related Development Funding in the Pacific A new report from Australia's Lowy Institute has shed light on...
President Lai’s visit brings ‘blessings’ to Tuvalu
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te Brings Blessings to Tuvalu The visit by Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te to Tuvalu has strengthened bilateral...
Whipps claims Palau’s media is ‘not ethical’ amid family-owned company’s defamation suit
Palau's President Criticizes Media for Losing Credibility The leader of the North Pacific island nation, Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr, has...
What the fall of the French government means for New Caledonia
New Caledonia's Uncertain Future Amid French Political Instability As the French government faces a no-confidence vote, New Caledonia's political...
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 Preview: Oceania 7s to Bring Together Top Teams in Solomon Islands The Oceania Rugby 7s tournament is set to take place in the Solomon...
Papua New Guinea’s Kokoda Track reopens today
The Kokoda Track Reopens After Years of Closure The Kokoda Track, Papua New Guinea's most iconic tourist attraction, has reopened its gates after...
Plastic pollution treaty blocked by ‘small group of countries’ at UN talks
The Plastic Pollution Treaty Fails to Pass at UN Talks The recent United Nations plastic talks in Busan, South Korea, have ended without an...
Mixed challenges as Fiji hockey prepares for Pacific Cup
Fiji Hockey Teams Prepare for Oceania Pacific Cup Tournament Fiji's preparation for the 2024 Oceania Pacific Cup hockey tournament has been a mixed...
Border checks announced after whooping cough outbreaks
Whooping Cough Outbreaks in the Pacific: What You Need to Know The Cook Islands has announced border checks in response to a recent whooping cough...
Watchdog lambasts PNG’s poor governance in controversial forestry deal
PNG Government Gives Go-Ahead to Large-Scale Forestry Development without Proper Due Diligence A planned forestry development in Western Province of...
Pacific news and sports in brief for 6 December
Regional News Update: Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Tonga, Fiji, Niue, Cook Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Netball The Pacific region continues to be...
Rugby Sevens focus turns to Cape Town and Honiara
Fiji's Rugby Sevens Team Readies for HSBC Sevens Series ================================================================= The Fijian rugby sevens...
Alumni group slams USP’s failure to release Council meeting outcomes
A Concerned Alumni's Call for Transparency at the University of the South Pacific A group of concerned alumni of the University of the South Pacific...
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 autonomous region of Bougainville, located in Papua New Guinea, was once...
Palau’s president invites Donald Trump to ‘visit the Pacific’ to see climate crisis impacts
RNZ Pacific is reporting on the growing concern of climate change in the Pacific, specifically regarding the bleaching of coral reefs in Palau....
Winston Peters signals progress on India trade deal negotiations
New Zealand to Pursue India Trade Deal After Years of Stalemate Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has hinted that New Zealand may soon...
Sir John Key: China is a trading partner worth fighting for
Sir John Key Calls for New Zealand to Emphasize Relationship with China Amid Global Turbulences Former Prime Minister Sir John Key has urged New...
Farmers hopeful for cattle river grazing renewals
Grazing Licences Renewed on West Coast Conservation Land Hopes are rising in the South Westland farming community that the Department of...
To haka, or not to haka? Who has the mana to decide?
The Power of Haka: Understanding Its Cultural Significance and Implications for Modern Sports Haka, a traditional Māori dance and chant, has been a...
More than 3000 join Māori electoral roll after Treaty hīkoi
The Hīkoi: A Shift in Māori Voting Behavior In recent months, New Zealand has witnessed a significant change in Māori voting behavior, as many Māori...
Willie Jackson decries coalition and Treaty Principles Bill at Labour Party annual conference
Willie Jackson's Speech: A Call to Action for Labour Members on the Treaty Principles Bill Labour leader Chris Hipkins summed it up well, saying he...
Pou washed away by Cyclone Gabrielle set to return home after two years at sea
The Return of the Pou: A Glimmer of Hope for Tangoio Marae Tangoio Marae, a Māori cultural center in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, has been struggling...
Moana 2 champions te mana o te ao Māori at historic premiere
Aotearoa's Film Industry Comes Together for Historic Reo Māori Premiere The film industry in Aotearoa has come together to create a momentous...
Who really was Māui, the demigod portrayed in Moana? And did Disney get him right?
The Demigod of Māui: Setting the Record Straight on Disney's Portrayal By Mike Ross, Head of School, Te Kawa a Māui, School of Māori Studies at Te...
Crown failed to follow process in Māori Health Authority disestablishment: Waitangi Tribunal
The Waitangi Tribunal Report on the Disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora Māori Health Authority The Waitangi Tribunal has released its report on the...
Māori lawyer goes viral for educating people on Treaty Principles Bill
Riia: The Battle Over Tino Rangatiratanga in New Zealand In recent months, the concept of tino rangatiratanga has sparked intense debate and...
Toi Te Mana: the bold and beautiful landmark book reframing Māori art
A comprehensive history of Māori art is a vast and complex topic that requires careful consideration of various factors, including tikanga Māori...
Petition for Tino Rangatiratanga flag emoji gains momentum
The Maori Flag: A Symbol of Liberation and Identity The creation of the Tino Rangatiratanga flag, also known as the Maori flag, began in 1989 when...
Plans for slimmed down Office for Māori Crown Relations discussed by select committee
The Future of Te Arawhiti: Slimming Down Functions and Workforce The Office for Māori Crown Relations, also known as Te Arawhiti, is undergoing...
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Vanuatu’s landmark case at ICJ seeks to hold polluting nations responsible for climate change
A New Frontier in Climate Justice: Vanuatu's Quest to the International Court of Justice Vanuatu, a small Pacific island nation, has taken a bold...
WCPFC makes commitments on crew conditions and electronic monitoring
New Labour Standards Aim to Improve Safety and Dignity of Crew in Pacific Fisheries The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) has...
Massive $1.8b project to build 600km road in PNG linked to businessman criticised in ‘land grab’ scandal
The Papua New Guinea government has signed a $1.8 billion deal with Australian company Epoca to develop the Gre-Drimgas-Nomad Wawoi Falls...
Canadian miner IPX launches new phase of exploration in Bougainville
Canada's Island Passage Exploration Enters Phase Four of Papua New Guinea Exploration Project A Canadian mining company, Island Passage Exploration...
Palau’s leader Whipps advocates for ‘carbon free’ nuclear energy as a climate solution
Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr Calls for Nuclear Energy as Climate Crisis Solution President of Palau, Surangel Whipps Jr, has expressed his...
PNG MP accuses politicians on arming warlords
Papua New Guinea's Growing Law-and-Order Crisis The situation in Papua New Guinea (PNG) continues to deteriorate, with warlords and politicians...
Environment groups in the Cook Islands demand proper public survey on seabed mining
Cook Islands Environmental Groups Call for Comprehensive Survey on Seabed Mining Local environmental groups in the Cook Islands are urging the...
Increased funding to PNG police will enhance safety – minister
Papua New Guinea Boosts Police Funding to Strengthen Force The Papua New Guinea government has committed significant funds to strengthen 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 basketball, it's not often that you come across a family who has made such an...
Northern Marianas leaders meet Taiwan President Lai Ching-te in Guam
Taiwan President's Pacific Tour: A Diplomatic Shift On December 4, 2024, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived in Guam as part of his Pacific tour,...
Debt a concern in report on Pacific funding support
New Report Raises Concerns About Debt-Related Development Funding in the Pacific A new report from Australia's Lowy Institute has shed light on...
President Lai’s visit brings ‘blessings’ to Tuvalu
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te Brings Blessings to Tuvalu The visit by Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te to Tuvalu has strengthened bilateral...
Whipps claims Palau’s media is ‘not ethical’ amid family-owned company’s defamation suit
Palau's President Criticizes Media for Losing Credibility The leader of the North Pacific island nation, Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr, has...
What the fall of the French government means for New Caledonia
New Caledonia's Uncertain Future Amid French Political Instability As the French government faces a no-confidence vote, New Caledonia's political...
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 Preview: Oceania 7s to Bring Together Top Teams in Solomon Islands The Oceania Rugby 7s tournament is set to take place in the Solomon...
Papua New Guinea’s Kokoda Track reopens today
The Kokoda Track Reopens After Years of Closure The Kokoda Track, Papua New Guinea's most iconic tourist attraction, has reopened its gates after...
Plastic pollution treaty blocked by ‘small group of countries’ at UN talks
The Plastic Pollution Treaty Fails to Pass at UN Talks The recent United Nations plastic talks in Busan, South Korea, have ended without an...
Mixed challenges as Fiji hockey prepares for Pacific Cup
Fiji Hockey Teams Prepare for Oceania Pacific Cup Tournament Fiji's preparation for the 2024 Oceania Pacific Cup hockey tournament has been a mixed...
Border checks announced after whooping cough outbreaks
Whooping Cough Outbreaks in the Pacific: What You Need to Know The Cook Islands has announced border checks in response to a recent whooping cough...
Watchdog lambasts PNG’s poor governance in controversial forestry deal
PNG Government Gives Go-Ahead to Large-Scale Forestry Development without Proper Due Diligence A planned forestry development in Western Province of...
Pacific news and sports in brief for 6 December
Regional News Update: Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Tonga, Fiji, Niue, Cook Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Netball The Pacific region continues to be...
Rugby Sevens focus turns to Cape Town and Honiara
Fiji's Rugby Sevens Team Readies for HSBC Sevens Series ================================================================= The Fijian rugby sevens...
Alumni group slams USP’s failure to release Council meeting outcomes
A Concerned Alumni's Call for Transparency at the University of the South Pacific A group of concerned alumni of the University of the South Pacific...
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 autonomous region of Bougainville, located in Papua New Guinea, was once...
Palau’s president invites Donald Trump to ‘visit the Pacific’ to see climate crisis impacts
RNZ Pacific is reporting on the growing concern of climate change in the Pacific, specifically regarding the bleaching of coral reefs in Palau....
Winston Peters signals progress on India trade deal negotiations
New Zealand to Pursue India Trade Deal After Years of Stalemate Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has hinted that New Zealand may soon...
Sir John Key: China is a trading partner worth fighting for
Sir John Key Calls for New Zealand to Emphasize Relationship with China Amid Global Turbulences Former Prime Minister Sir John Key has urged New...
Farmers hopeful for cattle river grazing renewals
Grazing Licences Renewed on West Coast Conservation Land Hopes are rising in the South Westland farming community that the Department of...
To haka, or not to haka? Who has the mana to decide?
The Power of Haka: Understanding Its Cultural Significance and Implications for Modern Sports Haka, a traditional Māori dance and chant, has been a...
More than 3000 join Māori electoral roll after Treaty hīkoi
The Hīkoi: A Shift in Māori Voting Behavior In recent months, New Zealand has witnessed a significant change in Māori voting behavior, as many Māori...
Willie Jackson decries coalition and Treaty Principles Bill at Labour Party annual conference
Willie Jackson's Speech: A Call to Action for Labour Members on the Treaty Principles Bill Labour leader Chris Hipkins summed it up well, saying he...
Pou washed away by Cyclone Gabrielle set to return home after two years at sea
The Return of the Pou: A Glimmer of Hope for Tangoio Marae Tangoio Marae, a Māori cultural center in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, has been struggling...
Moana 2 champions te mana o te ao Māori at historic premiere
Aotearoa's Film Industry Comes Together for Historic Reo Māori Premiere The film industry in Aotearoa has come together to create a momentous...
Who really was Māui, the demigod portrayed in Moana? And did Disney get him right?
The Demigod of Māui: Setting the Record Straight on Disney's Portrayal By Mike Ross, Head of School, Te Kawa a Māui, School of Māori Studies at Te...
Crown failed to follow process in Māori Health Authority disestablishment: Waitangi Tribunal
The Waitangi Tribunal Report on the Disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora Māori Health Authority The Waitangi Tribunal has released its report on the...
Māori lawyer goes viral for educating people on Treaty Principles Bill
Riia: The Battle Over Tino Rangatiratanga in New Zealand In recent months, the concept of tino rangatiratanga has sparked intense debate and...
Toi Te Mana: the bold and beautiful landmark book reframing Māori art
A comprehensive history of Māori art is a vast and complex topic that requires careful consideration of various factors, including tikanga Māori...
Petition for Tino Rangatiratanga flag emoji gains momentum
The Maori Flag: A Symbol of Liberation and Identity The creation of the Tino Rangatiratanga flag, also known as the Maori flag, began in 1989 when...
Plans for slimmed down Office for Māori Crown Relations discussed by select committee
The Future of Te Arawhiti: Slimming Down Functions and Workforce The Office for Māori Crown Relations, also known as Te Arawhiti, is undergoing...
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