Concerned Samoa villagers ask NZ, “Are you a friend?”
New Zealand's friendship with Samoa was questioned by Samoa villagers from the districts of Safata and Siumu as they spoke up about damage to...
$25m regional terminal in Samoa now in operation
The Samoa government-funded $25 million (US$9.12 million) regional terminal at the Faleolo International Airport was officially opened on Thursday carrying with it hopes of...
Arrest in human trafficking sting in Tonga
Law enforcement officials in Tonga said they have arrested a person and recovered a victim during a human trafficking bust last week.
The report comes...
6PAC+ Alliance calls for immediate action on global carbon levy as MEPC 82 stalls...
The 6PAC+ alliance, representing Pacific Island nations, expressed frustration over the lack of strong action at the 82nd session of the Marine Environment Protection...
Bougainville launches corporate plans to drive independence aspirations
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has officially launched its corporate plans for government departments that sets out clear strategies up to 2027, to prepare...
Five Pacific Islands Attorneys-general unite ahead of international climate case
Following three days of meetings, Pacific Island Attorney Generals representing Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Tuvalu and Vanuatu issued a joint statement today underscoring...
Buffet starts four-day visit to New Caledonia
France's new Minister for Overseas, François-Noël Buffet, arrived in New Caledonia on Wednesday, five months after violent riots broke out.
Buffet is scheduled to spend...
Australian Police probe PNG minister in $3 million detention bribe investigation
Controversial Australian government contractor Paladin is suspected of abusing taxpayer funds to bribe then-Papua New Guinea police minister Jelta Wong to enable the firm...
Vanuatu’s landmark Climate Change case advances with 100 oral statements now scheduled at ICJ...
The Registrar of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has released the schedule for the oral hearings as part of its consideration of an...
‘Pacific moment:’ Island nations to lead ocean protection conference in Samoa
The upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, or CHOGM, set to take place in Samoa from 21 – 26 October, is a significant moment...
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UNICEF Pacific Ambassador calls for action against deep-sea mining
Former Miss Samoa, Miss Pacific Islands and UNICEF Pacific Ambassador Moemoana Schwenke has called on Pacific Islanders to oppose deep-sea mining, warning that it...
‘Sign up to NZ’: Winston Peters defends citizens-only voting proposal amid Pacific concerns
Who should have the right to vote in New Zealand is shaping up as a key election issue.
New Zealand First (NZ First) is defending...
Pacific Islanders seek participation in precision medicine studies
Indigenous health experts in the Pacific Island region are seeking active participation in medical research, particularly in the field of precision medicine, an emerging...