Vanuatu, one of the last Covid hermit nations, to open to tourists after two years
Vanuatu, one of the last Covid hermit nations, is set to open up to international travel, but there are concerns the country is not...
Tokelau to hold self-determination referendum, but independence not likely
Tokelau's parliament has endorsed a proposal to start work on a referendum reviewing the territory's relationship with New Zealand.
The move could see a vote...
Addressing Climate Change is Safeguarding Human Rights
Opinion by Bob Loughman Weibur, Vanuatu Prime Minister
Climate change represents the single greatest threat to Pacific Islanders and the Pacific way of life,...
Time to work together for the betterment of our nation: Opinion
It has been a very busy time since my last column, with a lot going on, so for this week I thought I would...
Pacific Islands Forum should consider China security ties, Samoa PM says
China's bid to set up a security pact with Pacific Island Countries should be considered by a regional Forum, the leaders of Samoa and...
Nanaia Mahuta tells China that engagement in Pacific must advance region’s priorities
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister has told her Chinese counterpart that Beijing's engagement in the Pacific must advance the region's priorities and support established...
New Zealand and Solomon Islands agree to develop maritime security plan
New Zealand Defence Minister Peeni Henare has revealed plans are under way to develop a maritime security plan with the Solomon Islands.
It comes amid...
Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong to visit New Zealand
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta will this week meet with her Australian counterpart, Penny Wong, who is making her first official visit...
French Senate explores new statute for New Caledonia
Work has begun in Paris towards a new statute for New Caledonia after three referendums on independence from France failed to give the Kanak...
Agreement on Fisheries subsidies remains the Priority for the Pacific
The Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies remains the priority for the Pacific, says Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport, Faiyaz Koya.
Speaking during ACP Coordination...
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