Australia, NZ reaffirm strong Pacific ties, back regional security and Climate action
Australia and New Zealand are doubling down on their commitment to a united Pacific.
Following a meeting in Canberra, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and...
The big issues facing Forum Leaders in Tonga
There is increasing pressure on regional institutions such as the Pacific Islands Forum to deliver for the communities they're representing, a foreign policy expert...
Kiribati poll results show pro-China leader Maamau retains parliamentary seat
Kiribati's pro-China president retained his parliamentary seat in a landslide, according to the first results on Thursday of an election that hinged on worries...
Elon Musk invited to Pacific Island Leaders meeting amid Tonga’s internet crisis
Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX and CEO of Tesla, has been invited to attend the 53rd Pacific Island Leaders Meeting, scheduled from 26-30 August,...
NZ PM Luxon wants NZ to be ‘force multiplier’ for Australia
Christopher Luxon says he wants New Zealand to be a “force multiplier” for Australia, which could include partnering through AUKUS pillar two.
The New Zealand...
‘Tensions are rising’ in the Pacific Ocean, outgoing French Pacific fleet commander says
The outgoing commander of the French Pacific fleet, Commodore Geoffroy d'Andigné, is warning of rising tensions in the Pacific Ocean and of the need...
National referendum to decide on proposed amendments to Niue Constitution
The Speaker of the Niue Assembly, Hima Douglas has declared Saturday, 31 August as the date for the national referendum to decide on the...
Push for independent oversight on Fukushima wastewater issue
In a significant move, Pacific Foreign Ministers have agreed last Friday to reinstate the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Panel of Independent Experts on the...
Good governance a focus of North Pacific tour: NZ deputy PM Peters
New Zealand will support good governance and quality audit activities in the North Pacific, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says.
“Promoting good governance and strong...
China using economic coercion to influence Palau’s relationship with Taiwan – Palau leader
Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr claims China is “weaponising tourism” in a bid to get the nation to sever its ties with Taiwan.
Whipps said...
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Australia and Fiji upgrade relationship with alliance
Australia and Fiji have sealed a new defence alliance, marking a major diplomatic win for Anthony Albanese against China for influence in the Pacific.
The...
El Niño forecast to intensify, increasing likelihood of extreme weather
More blistering heatwaves and other weather extremes are becoming increasingly likely across the world now and in coming months, linked to strengthening El Niño...
Australian PM Albanese receives traditional welcome ahead of treaty
Australia is set to sign an alliance with Fiji in a major diplomatic win over China.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was given a traditional welcome...