‘It’s like a bomb hit this place’: Tongan resort owners lose livelihood
Marian Tukuafu couldn't believe her eyes when she saw the damage a huge tsunami wreaked on her once-pristine beachfront resort on Tonga's main island.
“It's...
Rugby unites to support Tonga
The global rugby family is uniting to support those affected by the devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami that hit Tonga.
With homes damaged or destroyed...
PNG Hunters coach unveil squad
Papua New Guinea Hunters coach Matthew Church has named his final 26-man squad.
This means four players from the 30-man pre-season training squad will be...
COVID-19 outbreak on board HMAS Adelaide could hold up delivery of vital aid to Tonga
Uncertainty surrounds Australia's latest aid mission to Tonga, after almost two dozen personnel on a navy ship carrying humanitarian supplies to the country tested...
Destroyer USS Sampson helps Tonga islands damaged by volcanic eruption, tsunami
The guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson is continuing to assist with disaster assessment and relief efforts for the remote islands of Tonga ravaged by a...
India to extend immediate relief assistance to Tonga
India on Tuesday expressed “deep sympathy” to the tsunami-hit Kingdom of Tonga in the Pacific Ocean and extended an immediate relief assistance of US$200,000...
Lockdowns hit Pacific islands as Covid-19 defences falter
Lockdowns in Samoa and the Solomon Islands were extended Tuesday as Covid-19 outbreaks worsened in remote Pacific island nations that have previously held the...
New airlines risk crowding Tahiti aviation market
There is doubt in French Polynesia that the territory can sustain several domestic airlines.
New carriers are being launched to challenge the dominant position of...
New education study offers strategies to fill COVID learning gaps
Report urges governments to build resilient education systems to ensure sustained learning for all
A new education study has identified strategies governments can use to...
Western Force confirm cancellation of Fijian Drua trial
The Western Force have confirmed Sunday's trial against the Fijian Drua in Ballina has been cancelled.
The Force were expected to make the trip east...
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Australia’s Assistant Minister for Pacific Island Affairs says China missile test was ‘destabilising’ as...
Australia says China's recent ballistic missile test over the Pacific was “destabilising”, citing strong condemnation from Pacific leaders alongside Australia's response.
Speaking in an interview...