Top diplomat denies U.S trying to militarise the Pacific
The U.S Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs tells 1News in New Zealand that America’s aim is to create a...
Forum SG Puna to discuss AUKUS with Australian PM
The AUKUS trilateral security pact will be on the agenda for discussions between the Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese...
Scholars suggest transfer of Fiji’s guardian of democracy role to GCC
There is currently a debate on who should be Fiji’s guardian of democracy.
Currently, the role rests with the Republic of Fiji’s Military Forces (RFMF)...
UN office in Fiji skirting around reports of local staff sackings
The United Nations multi-country office in Fiji is refusing to confirm or deny reports it has sacked up to 40 local employees and is...
PNG Parliament passes Ombudsman bill
A Member of Papua New Guinea Parliament found guilty under the Leadership Code and dismissed from office will stay out for five years before...
Putting the ocean first
Fijians were reminded that the “ocean is our single greatest natural endowment and a gift from God.”
“We are inextricably linked to the oceans,” said...
Fiji committed to protecting the ocean
Fiji is taking crucial steps in protecting its ocean and reefs aligned with the global commitments of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and...
New Zealand and Fiji reaffirm close relationship, announced NZ$11.1 million climate change support
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka met in Wellington Wednesday, reaffirming the strength and spirit of New Zealand...
Turkiye joins Australia in race to host Cop31 climate talks
Turkiye and Australia will vie for the support of Western Europe, North America and New Zealand in their bids to host the 2026 climate...
Intensive dialogue continues at 5th PIF-Japan meeting on Fukushima wastewater
Forum experts will meet with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in virtual mode in early June, to discuss the planned discharge of treated...
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NZ says says ‘seriously concerned’ by China’s increased security actions in Pacific
New Zealand's foreign minister on Friday hit out at China's bid for an increased security presence in the Pacific Islands, warning against actions that...
Don’t ‘mistake’ Pacific leaders ‘quietness’ on AUKUS as support for NZ’s position – expert
A Pacific regionalism expert has called out New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters for withholding information from the public on AUKUS and says...
Solomon Islands PM elect Manele sworn-in
Jeremiah Manele was sworn-in by the Governor General at Government House immediately after his election as the new Prime Minister Solomon Islands Thursday.
The swearing-in...