Tonga Crown Prince calls for ‘Ocean of Peace’ vision

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The Tongan Crown Prince has urged Pacific leaders to define peace beyond security at a major regional summit in Suva this week. Speaking at the...

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Tonga Crown Prince calls for ‘Ocean of Peace’ vision

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The Tongan Crown Prince has urged Pacific leaders to define peace beyond security at a major regional summit in Suva this week. Speaking at the...

Over 400 candidates contest Bougainville Parliamentary election

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More than 400 candidates have put their hands up to contest the Bougainville general election in September, hoping to enter parliament. Incumbent President Ishmael Toroama...

New Zealand snub a clear message for Cook Islands, says Opposition

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New Zealand’s top political leaders skipping the Cook Islands’ 60th Constitution anniversary, seen as a rebuke over closer ties with China, has sparked widespread...

Solomon Islands Police Commissioner’s job up for grab

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Barely a month ago, Solomon Islands Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau, was the darling of the government. He earned the Order of the British Empire (OBE)...

Fijians get fast-track entry with Australia’s SmartGate

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Fijians with biometric e-passports can now use Australia’s SmartGate system at all international airports. Immigration Minister Viliame Naupoto states this shows Australia trusts Fiji’s passport...
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End war on nature and ensure ocean health, UN chief says in message for...

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Ending the “war on nature” must be part of global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday in his...

Solomons PM due in Australia amid China tension

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Solomon Islands Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will host his Solomon Islands counterpart Manasseh Sogavare against a backdrop of accusations China has influenced the Pacific...

Climate change remains the Pacific’s biggest threat – Forum Foreign Ministers declare

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Pacific Foreign Affairs Ministers have concluded their virtual meeting this week reiterating the call that climate change remains the greatest threat facing the region...

Media Freedom

International concern over Tonga’s debate on death penalty for drug offences

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Several international human rights organisations have expressed grave concern over recent discussions in Tonga's Parliament suggesting the extension of the death penalty to drug-related...

Media policy in vetting process: PNG Information Minister

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Papua New Guinea’s National Media Development Policy is going through the Social, Law and Order Sector Heads vetting and clearance process before it is...

Former PNG PM O’Neill worried about laws to curb media, freedom of speech

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The Papua New Guinea Government plans to introduce laws to curb free speech and freedom of the press, former prime minister Peter O’Neill says. In...

Historic Launch of Right to Information (RTI) Initiative in the Solomon Islands

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In a landmark event, Solomon Islands has seen the official launch of the Right to Information (RTI) initiative. The project is a collaborative effort between...

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Palau president on Pacific Mini Games: ‘It is all about…lifting each other up’

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Hosting the 2025 Pacific Mini Games is a significant undertaking - particularly for a small, remote nation like Palau. Speaking to RNZ Pacific about the...

Palau ready to host Pacific Mini Games

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Palau is ready to host the 2025 Pacific Mini Games. That's the assurance from Dr Patrick Tellei, chairman of the Games Organising Committee. He has promised...

Savea, Tupou Ta’eiloa triumph at Moana Pasifika Awards

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Ardie Savea has been awarded Moana Pasifika’s highest honour – winning the Moana Man of the Year at the 2025 prizegiving held in Auckland...

Jeffrey Poea wins Oceania top award

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The Oceania Athletics Association (OAA) has awarded Jeffrey Poea the title of Male Technical Official of the Year during its congress held in the...

First Nations & Pasifika XV coaching staff confirmed

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Rugby Australia is delighted to announce the coaching staff for the historic First Nations & Pasifika Invitational XV match against the British and Irish...

Health

WHO struggling to meet health-related goals in Western Pacific

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The Western Pacific Region of the World Health Organisation (WHO) is getting healthier compared to other regions and was the least affected by Covid-19...

Voices

Mana Moana – Pacific Voices

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Created as part of the Islands Speak series of gifted Pacific poets joined by indigenous artists to create a visual, moving, digitally enhanced offering...

Traditional Samoan medicinal plant may be as good as ibuprofen for treating inflammation, study...

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A Samoan medicinal plant may be as effective as ibuprofen for treating inflammation, according to a new study that combines traditional community knowledge with...

COP26: Commit to Action, Not Words

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By Sivendra Michael As leaders prepare for the 26th Climate Change Conference in Glasgow next week, tensions mount up on the inadequate representation of Pacific...

Education

Crucial conversations on Climate, Health and Education on the margins of...

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Health is a powerful and compelling argument for climate action. We need to build coherence and foster collaboration across partners and donors alike to...