Fiji could become ‘a nation of zombies’ under weight of meth crisis
Fiji is grappling with a methamphetamine crisis that has infiltrated every part of society, from villages, schools, and the police sworn to protect them.
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Second police officer dies in violent riots as France sends more police to New...
A gendarme was killed on Thursday in France's riot-struck Pacific territory of New Caledonia by an “accidental gunshot”, Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin told AFP.
“It...
New Zealand and Tuvalu reaffirm close relationship
New Zealand and Tuvalu have reaffirmed their close relationship, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says.
“New Zealand is committed to working with Tuvalu on a...
Henry Puna bids farewell: Reflections on leadership and legacy as Forum Secretary General
Outgoing Forum Secretary General and former Cook Islands Prime Minister, Henry Puna says, ‘leadership is something that can only be enriched by experience; and...
A mother’s battle against rising tides in Fiji’s Lobau village
In the small village of Lobau along Fiji's Queen's Highway, Asilika Matavola, a single mother of three, stands at the forefront of a battle...
Fiji PM Rabuka bids farewell to outgoing Forum Secretary General Henry Puna
“When the baton was passed to you two years ago, Forum Leaders entrusted the Secretariat to your capable hands, recognising your extensive as a...
France sends more police to New Caledonia to try to restore calm
The French government sent more police to the Pacific island of New Caledonia on Thursday and said it would crack down on rioters, hoping...
Forum Chair Mark Brown calls for peace and unity in New Caledonia
Forum Chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says recent events in New Caledonia are deeply concerning to the Pacific family.
"I offer my...
New Zealand and Vanuatu to deepen collaboration
New Zealand and Vanuatu will enhance collaboration on issues of mutual interest, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.
“It is important to return to Port Vila...
Peters confirms NZ First plan to support Samoan citizenship bill through to final reading
New Zealand First plans to continue supporting a bill that would restore the entitlement of citizenship for a group of Samoans who had it...
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By Pita Ligaiula
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By Pita Ligaiula
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