Anti-independence New Caledonian politician will not cooperate with French National Assembly
A senior New Caledonian politician has ruled out any further cooperation with the president of the French National Assembly Yael Braun-Pivet on the question...
UN and Fiji renew commitment to child rights
The United Nations and Fiji Government have renewed their commitment in creating a better and brighter future for every child in Fiji.
This was conveyed...
NZ boosts support for climate action in Solomon Islands
The New Zealand government has committed N$Z15 million (US$9.28 million) to support Solomon Islands provincial governments to strengthen climate resilience at the grassroots level.
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Mapou to welcome Australia’s foreign minister to New Caledonia
By Nic Maclellan
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong is scheduled to travel to New Caledonia this week, to meet with President Louis Mapou, the...
Palau President Whipps supports Australia in AUKUS
“Australia is the largest island in the Pacific… they have responsibility for the protection of the Pacific,” said Palau President Surangel Whipps Jnr supporting...
Australia to host ‘largest ever’ Exercise Talisman Sabre with ADF, U.S military
A massive military operation – described as the “largest ever” in its history – involving some 30,000 military personnel will be hosted across multiple...
Tonga volcano explosion equalled most powerful ever U.S nuclear test
A huge underwater volcanic event in Tonga last year was of a magnitude comparable with the most powerful nuclear detonation by the U.S, researchers...
Cook Islands Parliament decriminalises homosexuality
Cook Islands Parliament has repealed provisions in its Crimes Act that criminalised homosexuality.
The Crimes (Sexual Offences) Amendment Bill 2023 which, among other things, aimed...
Candidate list for Niue General Election released
At the close of nominations at midday Friday, 25 nomination forms for the 14 village seats and 17 candidates competing for the six common...
Fiji and China relationship tested as PM Rabuka skips meeting with top Chinese diplomat
A diplomatic spat has broken out between China and Fiji after Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka skipped a meeting with a top Chinese diplomat.
Chinese Vice-Minister...
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