Unofficial results show two former Vanuatu PMs back
Based on unofficial results from the Vanuatu snap election, two of five former prime ministers are set for seats in the new Parliament.
Along with...
American Samoans fighting for U.S citizenship denied high court audience
The U.S Supreme Court on Monday declined to consider whether American Samoans have full U.S citizenship at birth, a dispute that would have given...
China’s development achievements in past decade amazing, says Kiribati president
Amazement is the right word to use when describing China's development achievements in the past ten years, Kiribati President and Foreign Minister Taneti Maamau...
Experts wary of Guam’s desire to join the Pacific Islands Forum
Guam, a United States territory in the Pacific, has announced it wants to join the Pacific Islands Forum, which New Zealand belongs to.
But not...
U.S Partnership declaration rings hollow, says Pacific Elders Voice
With China’s threats being the bedrock of its revitalised interest in the Blue Pacific region, Washington has overlooked climate change as the most troubling...
Australian Foreign Minister to visit the Cook Islands
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will this week welcome Australian Foreign Minister, Penny Wong on her first official visit to the Cook Islands.
This...
Journey to COP27: Pacific Women negotiators state their case for 1.5 world
Pacific women negotiators at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties (UNFCCC COP) are adamant about what they want...
Australian deputy PM Richard Marles accused of ‘veiled threats’ by Bougainville president
The president of the Autonomous Bougainville government (ABG) has accused the Australian deputy prime minister and defence minister of “veiled threats” and “intimidation” over...
Lobby for new coalition government in Vanuatu begins
Talks among Vanuatu political parties have started for the formation of a coalition government following last Thursday's snap election.
RNZ Pacific correspondent said the talks...
Further pandemic support to the Pacific
The New Zealand Government has announced further pandemic support for Pacific Island countries with vaccine boosters, COVID-19 anti-viral treatments, and by strengthening the capacity...
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Forum Economic Ministers back regional action on energy crisis and economic inclusion
Pacific finance ministers have reaffirmed their commitment to stronger regional cooperation, energy security and economic resilience as they concluded the 2026 Forum Economic Ministers...
Bougainville MP calls for managed transition toward self-government and Independence
Bougainville Regional Member Peter Tsiamalili Jr has called for a carefully managed transition toward greater self-government and eventual independence for Bougainville, arguing that the...
NZ PM Luxon, PM Rabuka discuss fuel crisis and drug threats
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has reaffirmed Fiji’s importance as a key regional partner following a phone conversation with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka...