‘Clandestine’ Cook Islands-China deal ‘damaged’ NZ relationship, says Clark
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark maintains that Cook Islands, a realm of New Zealand, should have consulted Wellington before signing a “partnership”...
Fiji and NZ focus on strong security and defence cooperation, Fiji and India strengthens...
Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and New Zealand’s Minister for Defence Judith Collins has engaged in discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between the two...
Marles reaffirms Australia’s role amid Cook Islands-China ties, U.S aid freeze
Australian deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has reaffirmed Australia's commitment to being the “partner of choice” for the Cook Islands and the wider Pacific,...
MP Marie Louise Milne vows to be a strong voice for Vanuatu women
While the 14th Legislature officially commenced Tuesday with the usual formalities, one presence stood out—Marie Louise Milne, the only female Vanuatu Member of Parliament...
Vanuatu’s new PM seeks stronger ties with the United States
Newly appointed Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has expressed Vanuatu's desire to strengthen ties with the United States, calling for increased U.S presence in...
Five Tanna MPs hold PM position and key ministerial portfolios
The newly elected Prime Minister (PM) of Vanuatu, Jotham Napat, has appointed four Members of Parliament (MPs) from his constituency as state ministers, holding...
Cook Islands Cabinet backs China deal, Prime Minister Brown
Cook Islands Cabinet ministers have confidence in Prime Minister Mark Brown's leadership and have endorsed the comprehensive strategic agreement the country will sign with...
New Zealand rethinks opposition to deep-sea mining
New Zealand is considering withdrawing its support for an international ban on deep-sea mining, the country's resources minister told AFP on Tuesday.
Resources Minister Shane...
PNG PM Marape congratulates new Vanuatu PM Napat
Prime Minister James Marape on behalf of the Government and people of Papua New Guinea, has extended his congratulations to Jotham Napat on his...
French Overseas Minister Manuel Valls to visit Nouméa for key political talks
French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls has announced he will travel to New Caledonia on 22 February to pursue talks on the French territory's...
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IRENA report flags legal gaps slowing Fiji renewable energy push
Fiji has set ambitious goals to transform its energy sector but legal and regulatory gaps could slow progress toward renewable energy targets, according to...
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Ocean leaders at the World Ocean Summit warned that illegal fishing costing $23.5bn annually and weak enforcement threaten global ocean protection targets, urging stronger...
UN experts urge states to support General Assembly resolution operationalising ICJ Advisory Opinion on...
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