New Caledonia curfew imposed after rioting over French constitutional change
French authorities imposed a curfew on New Caledonia’s capital Noumea and banned public gatherings after supporters of the Pacific island’s independence movement blocked roads,...
Bougainville releases first draft of Constitution ahead of public consultations
The Bougainville Constitutional Planning Commission (BCPC) has released the first draft of the autochthonous constitution for an independent Bougainville, marking a significant step in...
Focus on Pacific future as SG Puna leads final mission to Pacific
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Henry Puna is embarking on a pivotal mission, focusing on Pacific regionalism for the future.
SG Puna's visit to Rarotonga...
Air Vice-Marshal Tony Davies announced as the new New Zealand Chief of Defence Force
Air Vice-Marshal Tony Davies MNZM is the new Chief of Defence Force, New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins announced today.
The Chief of Defence Force...
Politically irresponsible’: Niue’s first female MP on proposed constitutional changes
Niue's first female MP, O'love Jacobsen, has concerns constitutional changes could be perceived as the territory wanting to loosen its ties with Aotearoa New...
Winston Peters postpones New Caledonia visit amid unrest
A New Zealand political delegation led by Foreign Minister Winston Peters will postpone its trip to New Caledonia amid unrest in the island nation.
Marches,...
Multi-million-dollar package announced for PNG during NZ Pacific mission
A $44.9 million (US$27 million) funding package across three projects has been announced during the second leg of Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters mission...
No group case hearing two days before referendum Polling day in Vanuatu
Two days prior to the Referendum Polling Day, the Vanuatu Court will convene to hear the applications from both Silas Hakwa, the legal representative...
Riots and unrest rock New Caledonia, Noumea International Airport closes and cancels flights
New Caledonia has on Monday gone through yet another day of tensions, a few hours ahead of a vote in Paris's National Assembly on...
NZ wants to work with regional partners on security
The New Zealand government says it wants to work with existing partnerships and groups when it comes to the question of security for its...
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Free trade agreements with Pacific island nations proposed to protect regional posture
U.S Rep Ed Case has proposed a presidential initiative to negotiate free trade agreements with Pacific Island countries and extend duty-free treatment to certain...
Taiwan boosts support as Palau prepares to host Pacific Islands Forum
Taiwan is helping Palau prepare to host next year's Pacific Islands Forum, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Saturday.
Lin, who was on a trip...
When the room says No but the Ocean says Now why Vanuatu chose a...
Op Ed by Lagi Toribau, Technical Advisor & Lead Negotiator for Vanuatu on Deep-Sea Ecosystems
When I arrived in Nairobi for UNEA-7, I carried with...