Samoan chief jailed for more than 16 years after slavery trial
A Samoan chief found guilty of enslaving two people in Auckland has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison.
Moeaia Tuai was found...
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Samoan chief jailed for more than 16 years after slavery trial
A Samoan chief found guilty of enslaving two people in Auckland has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison.
Moeaia Tuai was found...
Fiji churches unite with Police in frontline battle against drug crisis
In a landmark show of unity, churches across Fiji have committed to tackling the nation’s escalating drug crisis, pledging a compassionate and coordinated response...
Nauru moves to change name to Naoero
The Nauru Government has tabled a constitutional amendment that would change the country’s name from “Nauru” to “Naoero”, with the proposal now set for...
Tonga’s newly appointed Prime Minister takes on Champion role for Weather Ready Pacific Programme
The Weather Ready Pacific (WRP) programme has received a major boost with Tonga’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Lord Fakafanua, graciously accepting the role of...
Commonwealth citizens to benefit from stronger legal protections agreed by law ministers
Commonwealth law ministers concluded their meeting in Fiji Wednesday by committing to new measures aimed at strengthening legal protections for people amid growing democratic,...
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End war on nature and ensure ocean health, UN chief says in message for...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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‘Keep the eyeballs on the game’: All Blacks legend backs Super Rugby shake-up
As Moana Pasifika get set to meet the Fijian Drua in the opening weekend of Super Rugby 2026, former All Black Mils Muliaina believes...
‘No intention’: Luai makes call on Tigers future
Jarome Luai has delivered his strongest commitment to Wests Tigers to date, claiming he has "no intention" of leaving and declaring: “I'm comfortable in...
Oceania Athletics mourns Solomon Islands’ Jack Iroga
Oceania Athletics has paid tribute to Solomon Islands athlete, official and educator Jack Iroga following his sudden passing at the age of 39.
“It is...
New Zealand and South Africa add Perth gold to their HSBC SVNS collections
New Zealand beat Australia in the showpiece match for a third time this season to claim a four-point lead in the HSBC SVNS Series...
Fijian Drua pledge toughness on road as Mataele eyes World Cup
A Fiji homecoming is sparking Manasa Mataele's Rugby World Cup dream as the electric winger vows to roll up his sleeves for the Drua.
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Health
WHO struggling to meet health-related goals in Western Pacific
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
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...
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
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...
Health is a powerful and compelling argument for climate action. We need to build coherence and foster collaboration across partners and donors alike to...
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