Pro-independence FLNKS ‘unequivocally’ reject latest agreement for New Caledonia
The signing of a new agreement on New Caledonia's political and financial future has triggered a fresh wave of reactions from across the French...
Japan restarts nuclear power plant almost 15 years since Fukushima disaster
The world's biggest nuclear power plant has been restarted for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, its Japanese operator confirmed, despite persistent...
American Samoa, Google ink deal to build fiber optic cable linking to Bulikula
American Samoa has signed an agreement with Google to build a fiber-optic cable connecting the U.S territory to Fiji and French Polynesia as part...
New Zealand and Palau eye the next two Pacific Forums
New Zealand and Palau have agreed to cooperate closely on Pacific regional issues, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.
“As the next two hosts of the...
Another New Caledonia agreement signed in Paris
New Caledonia's politicians and French President Emmanuel Macron have signed a new political and financial agreement concerning the French Pacific territory.
The Elysée-Oudinot Accord was...
Motuopua’a resigns as Vaisigano No.2 MP
The Member of Parliament for Vaisigano No.2, Motuopua'a Henny Papalii, resigned from parliament as an MP to join the Fa'atuatua i le Atua Samoa...
U.S warns China targeting Pacific democracies as COFA ties deepen
Warnings that Beijing is actively targeting Pacific democracies have intensified in the United States.
As Washington renews its strategic compact ties with three Micronesian nations,...
PM signals major Indo-Pacific pivot to counter ‘rupturing’ global order
New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has signalled a decisive shift in New Zealand’s foreignand economic outlook, placing the Indo-Pacific region at the centre...
Pro-France MPs confront Macron at New Caledonia talks
Talks on New Caledonia's political future have been underway in Paris after French President Emmanuel Macron launched a fresh roundtable on Friday, despite the...
BBNJ Agreement comes into force, marking milestone for global ocean governance
The Pacific Ocean Commissioner, Filimon Manoni, has welcomed the entry into force of the landmark Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement that came into...
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Strategic competition in Pacific here to stay, Australian Minister says
Australian Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy says strategic competition with China in the Pacific is a permanent...
Cook Islands General Election set for 12 August
The Cook Islands 2026 General Election will be held on Wednesday, August 12, the King’s Representative, Sir Tom Marsters, announced this morning.
In a radio...
Fiji PM says next election due between 24 December and early February 2027
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji’s next general election is expected to be held between 24 December 2026, and the first week of February...