French Polynesia confirms Omicron cases
French Polynesia's health minister says there are now 20 Covid-19 cases of the Omicron variant.
Jacques Raynal says practically all cases are tourists who are...
Tongans told to protect water tanks from acid rain, as eruption continues
As a large gaseous cloud continues to rise to 18km altitude and drift over all islands, all Tongan residents were advised by geologists to...
Palau President Whipps urges Senate to reconsider passage of digital residency bill
Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr. urged senators to reconsider the passage of the proposed Digital Residency Identification bill, which earlier failed to get a...
How the Glasgow dialogue can deliver finance for victims of the climate crisis?
It is important to seize this opportunity to get dedicated support for people on the front lines of climate impacts, urgently and based on...
‘Consistent evidence’ of Omicron’s spread vs Delta: WHO’s Tedros
There is now “consistent evidence” that the Omicron variant is outpacing Delta, as COVID-19 continues to account for around 50,000 deaths worldwide every week,...
Men accused of setting fire to Solomon Islands PM’s residence deny charges
Two men have denied setting fire to Solomon Islands Prime minister’s residence.
PM Manasseh Sogavare’s mansion at Lungga was torched during the November riots.
Moses Tome...
ADB, FSM sign $4 million grant to strengthen and secure FSM’s electricity network
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) have signed a US$4 million grant to fund disaster...
Anger and hatred still exist, there is little dialogue: Solomons Opposition leader Wale
Solomon Islands leader of Opposition, Matthew Wale claims that the international peacekeepers deployed into the country following the recent unrest only brings calm while...
Undersea volcano sends plume of steam into the skies near Tonga
A Pacific volcano that explosively emerged from the sea in 2014 has erupted again.
Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai started letting off steam on Sunday night, around...
PNG Defence Force Commander replaced
Papua New Guinea Minister for Defence Solan Mirisim, Monday announced that the Chief of Defence Force Major General Gilbert Toropo, will no longer serve...
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HIV epidemic worsening as Fiji records 2,003 new cases in 2025: Health Minister Lalabalavu
Fiji’s HIV epidemic is worsening and spreading beyond its initial outbreak groups, Health Minister Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu has warned in Parliament.
Responding to the...
Pacific broadcasters unite in Auckland for regional conference
Media leaders, broadcasters and digital journalists from across the Pacific have gathered in Auckland today for the start of the week-long Pacific Broadcasting Cooperation...
Minerals and military: Incoming U.S Ambassador spells out vision for NZ and Pacific
United States President Donald Trump's top diplomat in Aotearoa is one step closer to assuming office - more than a year after he was...