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...
Australia guarantees Tuvalu’s security in $110m pact
Australia is guaranteeing Tuvalu's security under a new pact as it pledges more than $110 million (US$72 million) in a development package.
The memorandum of...
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France reaffirms commitment to Pacific disaster preparedness with €1 million contribution
As funding for humanitarian preparedness becomes increasingly constrained worldwide, the Pacific Community (SPC) has welcomed the Government of France’s €1 million (US$1.16 million) contribution...
Stop selling arms to Indonesia, West Papuans urge Netherlands
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) has called on the Netherlands to stop selling arms to Indonesia.
Representatives of the ULMWP were this...
Court to decide Solomon Islands PM’s fate on 01 May in Court of appeal...
After three weeks of intense legal arguments, the nation now waits for 01 May, when the Solomon Islands Court of Appeal will deliver a...