New Zealand and allies allowed ‘vacuum’ to develop in Pacific, former foreign minister says
New Zealand and its allies have failed to listen to “alarm bells” about China’s growing influence, and allowed a “vacuum” to develop in the...
Russian superyacht Amadea to be handed over to U.S authorities
Fiji's Court of Appeal has dismissed Millemarin Investment Limited’s appeal to stop U.S authorities from seizing the Russian superyacht the Amadea.
The vessel was taken...
Pacific workers to bring families to Australia : Foreign Minister Penny Wong
Australia has announced that they will allow seasonal workers to bring their families with them to Australia and create a new pathway to 3,000...
Nomination numbers for PNG election drop
Papua New Guinea has recorded a preliminary total of 2,351 candidates at close of nomination Thursday for the 2022 National General Election, Electoral Commissioner...
Chinese foreign Minister to visit Fiji
The State Councillor and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi, will visit Fiji from Saturday 28 May to...
Australian Foreign Minister Wong takes on Beijing over climate, debt and influence
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has warned Pacific leaders a region-wide security and trade deal with Beijing could sacrifice their independence, lead to unsustainable...
“No intention” to build Solomon Islands a military base, says Chinese foreign minister
China has “no intention at all” to build a military base in the Solomon Islands, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday, dismissing speculation about...
Getting out of coal and gas key to Pacific relationship
The best thing the new Labor government could do to repair the relationship with Pacific is commit to no new coal and gas, Greens...
NZ Government accused of neglecting Pacific partnerships as China’s influence grows
-The New Zealalnd government is being criticised for letting its relationships with Pacific islands drift, as China tries to boost its influence in the...
Tongan deputy PM and former PM granted stay
Tongan deputy Prime Minister Poasi Tei and former Prime Minister Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa, both Members of Parliament have each been granted a stay in the...
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Military buildup in Palau faces growing dissatisfaction, report says
The guardrails built into agreements between the United States and Palau to protect the Pacific nation's environment and preserve its sovereignty are rendered ineffective...
Palauan leader Whipps makes historic first state visit to New Zealand
Surangel Whipps Jr is set to become the first Palauan President to make an official visit to Aotearoa New Zealand.
Whipps is in New Zealand...
French Polynesia’s legislature shows new shape, more divisions
The Territorial Assembly of French Polynesia has for the first time shown a new configuration during its first administrative sitting on Friday, following a...