‘The grass is green here’: How Auckland became Mecca for Pasifika communities
By Torika Tokalau
Auckland was promoted as a ‘Mecca’ for Pacific Islanders in the 1950s. They came in their droves, and Tāmaki Makaurau is...
Super Rugby Pacific: Brumbies roll to 42-3 Fijian Drua thrashing
The Brumbies have turned on a ruthless display to crush newcomers Fijian Drua 42-3 in a Super Rugby Pacific blowout at Canberra Stadium.
The Brumbies...
EU seeks Fiji’s support in condemning Russia
The European Union Ambassador to Fiji is hoping that the Fijian government will support their position and condemn the actions of Russia against Ukraine.
Speaking...
UNDP mobilises US$500,000 recovery efforts for Tonga
The UN Development Programme has committed US$500,000 to support recovery efforts for the Kingdom of Tonga following the eruption of the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha’apai...
Uncertain future for islanders who survived Tongan eruption
The first two booms from the volcano were scary enough, but the third explosion was immense, sending everyone from the village running from their...
Moana Minerals Limited announces award of an exploration licence by the Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority
Moana Minerals Limited, a Cook Islands registered company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of parent company Ocean Minerals LLC ("OML"), has announced the award of...
The big picture for our big Ocean states in 2022- thoughts from the Blue Pacific
The commentary below takes its cue from remarks led by Forum Secretary General Henry Puna, at the Ministerial Forum for Cooperation in the Indo...
UK continues support for Pacific islands on journey to COP27
Three months since the Glasgow Climate Pact came into being at COP26 in Glasgow last year, the Pacific have outlined how the UK COP26...
Fijian Drua hope to so show swift improvement in Super Rugby
After having their first taste of Super Rugby last weekend, the Fijian Drua are aiming to show they’re quick learners when they meet the...
‘I’ve had a long journey’: Feauai-Sautia excited by Super Rugby return after ‘rebuild’
Brumbies centre Chris Feauai-Sautia is overjoyed at the prospect of returning to Super Rugby Pacific.
Feauai-Sautia makes his return from the bench as the Brumbies...
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NZ Foreign Minister backs stronger Pacific Women’s leadership ahead of Forum Meeting
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has reaffirmed his country's support for stronger Pacific parliamentary cooperation and increased women's representation, telling Pacific women parliamentarians...
Taiwan halts LNG spot purchases from PNG over office closure
Taiwan State-owned CPC Corp, has temporarily suspended spot market purchases of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Papua New Guinea, after its foreign minister earlier...
Nauru’s Jerusalem embassy move raises questions over Pacific diplomacy – academic
Nauru's decision to open an embassy in Jerusalem is part of a growing Pacific trend that highlights the challenges small island states face as...