Former Kiribati president questions appointment of acting CJ
The appointment of Kiribati's Attorney General Tetiro Semilota as the acting Chief Justice has been called a questionable act by the country's first president,...
Appointment of Kiribati’s Attorney-General as acting Chief Justice ‘weakens democracy and transparency’, says anti-corruption...
Fears over democratic decline have intensified in Kiribati after the appointment of the country's attorney-general to the position of acting chief justice.
Tetiro Semilota has...
PM Brown to lead Cook Islands delegation to COP27 summit
Prime Minister Mark Brown is heading up a Cook Islands delegation to Egypt this week, where leaders from around the world will be gathering...
Pacific nuclear legacy overshadows U.S talks in Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands officials say they are ready to resume talks with the United States this week on renewing a long-standing economic and security deal,...
Plan in place should adverse weather disrupt polls, new external exam timetable for students
As Fiji enters the 2022/2023 tropical cyclone season, Fiji’s Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem says they have an alternative plan should adverse weather disrupt...
NZ Immigration accused of taking biased approach against Pasifika
New Zealand Immigration officials are accused of taking a biased approach against Pacific people.
1News can reveal exclusive figures showing Pasifika make up half of...
Kiribati law corrosion in Canberra’s sight
Australian government officials are working to bolster Canberra's relationship with Kiribati as the rule of law corrodes in the Pacific nation.
The foreign affairs department's...
Monash appoints Climate Change envoy
Internationally respected human rights leader and former United Nations Representative, and Solomon Islands Ambassador, Rex Horoi has been appointed as Monash University’s inaugural Climate...
Fiji Elections: Final day turnout shows huge poll interest -SoE
Registration of voters for Fiji’s 2022 General Election closed at 6pm Monday with the Fijian Elections Office marking a milestone achievement in terms of...
Kiribati government’s treatment of its judiciary a concern says NZ Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa is concerned at the Kiribati Government's treatment of its judiciary.
The government last week appointed...
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Tonga’s criminal threat landscape has changed fast, and Acting Chief Superintendent Selosia Fatukala-Satini says the shift is forcing police to rethink how they work.
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Forum Economic Ministers to address global risks and regional resilience
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