Pacific must get deep-sea mining decisions right, says Tonga Minister
Tonga’s Minister of Lands, Survey, Planning, and Natural Resources, Dr 'Uhilamoelangi Fasi, has called for a responsible and collaborative approach to deep-sea mining (DSM),...
Winston Peters: New Zealand calls for transparency as Cook Islands-China deal released
New Zealand is calling for “consultation and transparency” as a deal struck between the Cook Islands and China is released as tensions over the...
‘Like a doorway’: Australia strengthens legal ties with Pacific nations
A significant agreement between Australia and select Pacific nations has been described as a crucial “doorway” that will strengthen judicial systems internationally.
Signed Monday, the...
Te Pāti Māori co-leader joins protest against ‘aggressive’ Cook Islands PM
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer joined more than 400 people in Rarotonga on Tuesday morning (Monday, Cook Islands time) to protest against Prime...
Fiji Police rule out commercial drug manufacturing
The Fiji Police Force has ruled out the existence of a large commercial-grade drug manufacturing lab in Fiji.
Newly appointed Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu,...
Cook Islands secures $4 million ‘one off’ grant from China for future projects
Cook Islands will receive a “one off grant” of approximately $4 million (US$2.29 million) from China, following the signing of the Joint Action Plan...
Cook Islanders march in Avarua against Mark Brown government
Over 400 people have taken to the streets to protest the Cook Islands Prime Minister's recent decisions, which have led to a diplomatic spat...
Cook Islands PM defends signing of wide-ranging deal with China
The Cook Islands says it has signed a deal to expand relations with China, stressing that the accord does not impinge on ties with...
Cook Islanders to protest for greater transparency
Just a day after returning from China, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will face protestors outside parliament this morning as local residents demand...
Air pollution exceeds limits, poses ‘significant health concern’ for Pacific Island people: study
New air quality research has shown highly concerning levels of airborne pollution in Pacific Island urban areas and their surrounds, with acceptable annual and...
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Pacific Elders call for reversal of Forum’s Israel partnership
The Pacific Elders’ Voice has called for the Pacific Islands Forum to review and reverse its partnership agreement with Israel, saying the decision conflicts...
PNG sets 2035 climate targets, pledges net- negative emissions
Papua New Guinea has set new climate targets to increase renewable energy, reduce deforestation and strengthen climate resilience, while aiming for net-negative emissions by...
Record carbon dioxide levels will impact us for centuries, says UN weather agency
Levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other major greenhouse gases in the atmosphere caused by burning fossil fuels reached record highs in 2025, locking...