New Zealand minister decries climate crisis ‘lost decades’ in wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
New Zealand’s climate change minister has made a furious speech excoriating parliament for lost decades of “bickering” over the climate crisis, as Cyclone Gabrielle...
Moana Pasifika aim for playoffs in second season of Super Rugby
A year wiser and no longer rookies, Moana Pasifika are realistically expecting to finish higher up in Super Rugby Pacific 2023.
The Pacific team finished...
Sea level rise poses ‘unthinkable’ risks for the planet, UN Security Council hears
Rising seas pose “unthinkable” risks to billions around the world, with profound implications for security, international law, human rights and the very fabric of...
Micronesia nations will go to Forum meeting armed with demands
The Micronesian bloc of the Pacific Islands Forum say they're “ready” and “already working2 to attend the special Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in...
Micronesian leaders endorse Nauru candidate for the next Secretary General of the Pacific Islands...
A week before Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meet in Fiji for a Special Leaders Retreat – the five Micronesian member countries have resolved major...
Australia aims to mend Kiribati ties, Micronesia endorsed Kiribati return to PIF
Australia has been helping to broker the talks to bring Kiribati back into the fold, and Australian officials will be relieved to see Micronesian...
Rising seas threaten ‘mass exodus on a biblical scale’, UN chief warns
An increase in the pace at which sea levels are rising threatens “a mass exodus of entire populations on a biblical scale”, the UN...
Fiji Speaker of Parliament directs Privileges Committee to meet; determine whether Bainimarama breached standing...
Fiji’s Speaker of Parliament Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has directed the Privileges Committee to meet today to determine whether former Prime Minister and leader of...
Pacific Island leaders expect Biden visit in ‘near future
The leaders of five Pacific island nations said on Tuesday that U.S President Joe Biden would soon visit their region for a leaders’ summit,...
Nauru passes Micronesian Presidents’ Summit chairmanship to FSM
Nauru President Russ Kun passed over the chairmanship of the Micronesian Presidents' Summit (MPS) from Nauru to the Federated States of Micronesia at the...
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Forum SG Waqa says Pacific unity key amid growing global interest
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says the Pacific remains united and firmly present on the global stage, as leaders continue to advance...
Pacific Islands Forum eyes pre-COP Summit to advance regional climate priorities
The Pacific Islands Forum will engage in a pre-COP leaders’ summit in 2026, as regional leaders work to ensure Pacific priorities remain central to...
Trump signs order to further restrict entry of foreign nationals to U.S, includes Tonga
U.S President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Tuesday that further restricts and limits the entry of foreign nationals to the United States, the...