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Pacific Elders warn against external influence in regional security

July 7, 2026 0

Pacific Elders have warned that growing geopolitical competition is reshaping the region and have called for Pacific security to remain firmly under the control...

Australia chases next Pacific treaty after Fiji win

July 7, 2026

PM Rabuka says Fiji’s sovereignty secure under historic Australia alliance

July 7, 2026

China tests long-range missile in South Pacific in move Australia condemns...

July 7, 2026

NZ accuses China of going against peace and stability of Pacific

July 7, 2026

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Pacific Elders warn against external influence in regional security

Breaking News July 7, 2026 0

Pacific Elders have warned that growing geopolitical competition is reshaping the region and have called for Pacific security to remain firmly under the control...

Australia chases next Pacific treaty after Fiji win

Breaking News July 7, 2026 0

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is seeking to finalise a security deal with the Solomon Islands within months, off the back of a major...

PM Rabuka says Fiji’s sovereignty secure under historic Australia alliance

Breaking News July 7, 2026 0

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji’s sovereignty remains secure under the newly signed Vuvale Union and Ocean of Peace Alliance with Australia, stressing that...

China tests long-range missile in South Pacific in move Australia condemns as ‘destabilising to...

Breaking News July 7, 2026 0

China has conducted a long-range missile test in the South Pacific just hours after Australia signed a defence agreement with Fiji, sparking condemnation from...

NZ accuses China of going against peace and stability of Pacific

Breaking News July 7, 2026 0

New Zealand says China's testing of nuclear-capable weapons into the South Pacific is at odds with peace and stability in the Islands region. China briefed...

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News February 17, 2021 0

End war on nature and ensure ocean health, UN chief says in message for...

Environment June 11, 2021 0

Ending the “war on nature” must be part of global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday in his...

Solomons PM due in Australia amid China tension

Election October 5, 2022 0

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will host his Solomon Islands counterpart Manasseh Sogavare against a backdrop of accusations China has influenced the Pacific...

Aimeliik Legislature calls for investigation of AIMSPLA Chairman Sriderio Rengulbai for alleged misconduct in...

Anti-Corruption August 14, 2023 0

By Leilani Reklai The 12th Aimeliik State Legislature passed a resolution requesting Aimeliik Governor Browny Simer to investigate allegations of misconduct in office made...

Media Freedom

PINA Board, Fiji Information Ministry discuss media collaboration, Pacific Media summit preparations

MEDIA April 15, 2026 0

Discussions on strengthening regional media collaboration and preparations for the upcoming Pacific Media Summit took centre stage Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the...

Outcome of discussion: PINA collaboration with USP Journalism Programme

MEDIA April 15, 2026 0

The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) Board held a productive discussion with the Head of the Journalism Programme at the University of the South...

International concern over Tonga’s debate on death penalty for drug offences

DRUGS June 14, 2024 0

Several international human rights organisations have expressed grave concern over recent discussions in Tonga's Parliament suggesting the extension of the death penalty to drug-related...

Media policy in vetting process: PNG Information Minister

MEDIA February 8, 2024 0

Papua New Guinea’s National Media Development Policy is going through the Social, Law and Order Sector Heads vetting and clearance process before it is...

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Australia commits FJD$35m to boost sports development in Fiji

Sport July 7, 2026 0

Australia has committed FJD$35 million(US$17.5 million) towards sports development in Fiji, including support for rugby union, under the newly signed Vuvale Union Treaty, with...

Dates set for Pacific Nations Cup 2026

Rugby July 6, 2026 0

World Rugby and Asahi Breweries Limited have announced that Asahi Super Dry will continue as the Title Partner and Official Beer of the Asahi...

Flying Fijians name powerful side for Wales opener

Rugby July 3, 2026 0

Flying Fijians coach Senirusi Seruvakula has named a powerful team for Fiji’s opening Nations Championship clash against Wales at Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday. Captain...

Expanded season, tweaked finals system confirmed for 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season

Rugby July 2, 2026 0

Super Rugby Pacific has confirmed a revamped structure for 2027, featuring an expanded regular season and a tweaked finals system. The competition, set to kick...

Fiji Rugby and CoLab Cymru launch film series celebrating the stories behind the jersey

Rugby July 1, 2026 0

Fiji Rugby, in partnership with CoLab Cymru, has launched the first in a new series of short films celebrating the people, families and stories...

Health

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WHO Pacific chief pushes global action on oral health crisis

May 20, 2026 0

World Health Organisation (WHO) Western Pacific regional director Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala has called for stronger global investment and political commitment to tackle oral...