Threat of China’s Pacific pursuit driving New Zealand’s new defence and national security strategy
China’s intention to grow its presence in the Pacific at the expense of traditional Australasian partners is a main driver in New Zealand’s updated...
No threats from Fukushima waste water discharge: Fiji PM Rabuka
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he has read the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Report, which deems the Japanese government’s ALPS treatment process...
You will be shot, says Police Commissioner Manning
Papua New Guinea Police Commissioner David Manning says “Police Officers are trained in the escalated use of force when confronting criminal activities, up to...
Fiji-China conducts security review
Fiji's Home Affairs Minister Pio Tikoduadua has highlighted that Fiji and China are conducting a comprehensive security review.
Tikoduadua emphasised the significance of fostering trust...
Deep-sea mining ban draws closer despite China’s opposition
A halt on companies digging up the deep seabed for valuable metals is now a real possibility after governments agreed to put it on...
No guns, only relief efforts in Bougainville: PNG PM
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has given his assurance to the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (AROB) that police and army personnel going...
Climate crisis: Australia must ready for ‘devastating’ regional disruption, MPs told
Australia must prepare for “devastating” climate-fueled disruption in the Asia-Pacific, including failed states, forced migration and regional conflicts over water shortages, a stark briefing...
NZ Government strengthens emergency management relationship with Fiji
A new agreement signed today will bolster emergency management cooperation between New Zealand and Fiji, says Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty.
The Memorandum of...
New global climate chief accused of appearing to forget Pacific islands
Newly-elected climate chief Jim Skea has been accused of downplaying threats to the Pacific Islands in his first media interviews in the job.
The new...
Angaur State sues Palau, U.S, and U.S military contractors over TACMOR Project
Angaur State Government, one of the sixteen (16) states of Palau, represented by its Governor Steven Salii, filed a lawsuit Monday against the Palau...
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Rewa Chief says Fiji’s military immunity call challenges government to deliver accountability
Rewa Chief Ro Naulu Mataitini has described the Republic of Fiji Military Forces’ (RFMF) call to remove constitutional immunity protections as “Fiji's most courageous...
25th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting concludes in Wellington
The 25th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Ministerial Meeting and the 7th Regional Fisheries Ministers Meeting (RFMM) concluded on 02 July 2026 with a Ministerial...
Fiji Military backs end to constitutional immunity: Commander Kalouniwai
The Republic of the Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) has backed ending constitutional immunity provisions, saying accountability is essential for lasting peace and constitutional reform.
In...