Cook Islands in tourism battle
Cook Islands’ exclusive access to New Zealand’s tourism market is over and the country has to once again compete with the biggest rival in...
New high seas treaty to fill vital gap in ocean protection
The world’s countries are currently negotiating a new agreement to protect marine life and govern impacts of activities in the high seas.
These discussions will...
Australia acknowledge Fiji’s position on Russian invasion
Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Zed Seselja has thanked Fiji for the robust and principled international position on Russia’s unjustified invasion...
Two pro-independence parties in New Caledonia vow to continue fight
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Climate Change is killing her Country. Who will decide if It lives?
By David Marchese
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Fourth Moana Pasifika game at risk as Covid hits Otago Highlanders
Super Rugby continues to be marred by Covid-19 outbreaks with 1News able to reveal cases have been confirmed in the Highlanders squad.
Highlanders high performance...
Fiji PM says climate change war will continue, over 40 communities at risk of being erased
More than 40 communities in Fiji are at risk of being erased by the rising seas, says Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama.
Prime Minister Bainimarama...
Working together to strengthen regional security preparedness at Blackrock: Aust PM
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama today announced the official opening of the redeveloped Blackrock Peacekeeping and Humanitarian Assistance and...
ADF, RFMF joint exercise at Blackrock: Zed Seselja
The Australian Defence Force’s Peace Operations Training Centre will be working with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces next month to deliver the very...
Pacific appoints panel of independent global experts on nuclear issues
An independent panel of global experts on nuclear issues are supporting Pacific nations in their consultations with Japan over its intentions to discharge treated...
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The Asian Development Bank says it is working to expand access to affordable climate and development finance for...