New Zealand-United States minerals talk spark concerns over Pacific seabed mining
News that the New Zealand Government is in discussions with the United States over critical minerals cooperation has drawn criticism from environmental groups, who...
Trump administration urges nations to call for the withdrawal of a UN climate proposal
The Trump administration is urging other nations to press the Pacific island country of Vanuatu to withdraw a United Nations draft resolution supporting strong...
Tuvalu and Solomon Islands ratify the Pacific Resilience Facility Treaty
Tuvalu and Solomon Islands have formally deposited their instruments of ratification of the Agreement to Establish the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF Treaty), moving the...
Beyond health: Pacific islands cast a wider net to strengthen health security
Given that more than half of the infectious diseases affecting people originate in animals, the next public health emergency may not begin in a...
Fiji to restore permanent presence in Auckland – diplomat
The Fijian government plans to reopen its consulate in Auckland to assist the Fijian diaspora and harness trade development opportunities in Aotearoa.
Fiji's High Commissioner...
Solomon Islands ratifies Pacific Resilience Facility as region pushes toward 2026 launch
Solomon Islands has handed over its instrument of ratification for the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), marking another step toward activating the Pacific-led climate and...
Samoan chief jailed for more than 16 years after slavery trial
A Samoan chief found guilty of enslaving two people in Auckland has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison.
Moeaia Tuai was found...
Fiji churches unite with Police in frontline battle against drug crisis
In a landmark show of unity, churches across Fiji have committed to tackling the nation’s escalating drug crisis, pledging a compassionate and coordinated response...
Nauru moves to change name to Naoero
The Nauru Government has tabled a constitutional amendment that would change the country’s name from “Nauru” to “Naoero”, with the proposal now set for...
Tonga’s newly appointed Prime Minister takes on Champion role for Weather Ready Pacific Programme
The Weather Ready Pacific (WRP) programme has received a major boost with Tonga’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Lord Fakafanua, graciously accepting the role of...
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Cook Islands declared ‘world leader’ in seabed sector
Seabed mining is no longer a distant ambition for the Cook Islands as at last week’s Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security and Shared Prosperity summit...
‘We’re not interested in being guinea pigs out here;” Guam bucks U.S plans to...
Guam Lieutenant Governor Josh Tenorio did not mince words in his meeting this week with visiting Department of the Interior officials, telling them that...
Fiji Embassy confirms Fijians in Israel safe amid regional tensions
The Embassy of the Republic of Fiji in Jerusalem has issued a security advisory to all Fijian nationals in Israel following significant military developments...