‘Treat us with dignity’: Pacific visa fight returns to NZ Parliament
Pacific advocates say New Zealand’s visa system continues to place unfair barriers on their families, especially during emergencies, and are now asking MPs to...
U.S, New Zealand reinforce Indo-Pacific, Pacific and Security ties at Strategic Dialogue
The United States and New Zealand have reaffirmed their strategic partnership, committing to deeper cooperation across security, the Indo-Pacific, Pacific engagement, trade, and emerging...
David Seymour defends Pacific communities, calls for smaller and efficient government
New Zealand deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has rejected claims that Pacific communities rely heavily on welfare.
He says most Pasifika are working, paying taxes,...
Australia’s Pacific worker scheme is far from perfect – but we can make it better
At its best, the scheme changes lives – like an abattoir worker using savings to supply clean drinking water to his Vanuatu village. But...
Global health systems ‘at risk’ as funding cuts bite, warns WHO
The UN World Health Organisation (WHO) warned on Monday that cuts to international aid and persistent funding gaps are undermining the global health system.
This...
Fiji Military awaits government decision on Gaza peacekeeping invitation
Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Commander Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai says the military will await the Government’s decision on whether Fiji will...
‘Wetlands are lifelines: Leaving abundance for the next generation,’ says Minister Tabuya
Wetlands are often described as nature’s quiet workhorses, filtering water, protecting coastlines, and sustaining life.
For communities across Fiji, they are also places of memory,...
Fiji PM Rabuka says resignation an option if appeal fails
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he will consider resigning if the Government’s appeal against a High Court ruling on the dismissal of former...
Australia does what it can as U.S aid cuts savage PNG
Care International lost funding for several projects in the Pacific following the U.S retreat from foreign aid.
In January last year, Havini Vira was overseeing...
Fiji set to host Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting on advancing rule of law
Fiji will host the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting from 09 to 12 February 2026 in Nadi.
About 150 delegates, including attorneys general, justice ministers and...
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Tonga police see crime growing more regional and digital
Tonga’s criminal threat landscape has changed fast, and Acting Chief Superintendent Selosia Fatukala-Satini says the shift is forcing police to rethink how they work.
Speaking...
Climate, migration and leadership rise to the top of Pacific’s 2050 agenda
The Pacific Islands Forum is translating its 2050 Strategy into a more concrete set of priorities focused on climate resilience, regional mobility and leadership...
Forum Economic Ministers to address global risks and regional resilience
Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Economic and Finance Ministers will convene in Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Island (RMI)s, on 23 and 24 June 2026...