‘We just keep going’: The Tongan resort destroyed by nature’s fury – for the third time
When the Ha’atafu beach resort was levelled by the tsunami that hit Tonga last month, it was the third time that the family-run business...
NZ Government increasing number of RSE workers allowed into New Zealand from Pacific Islands
The Government is increasing the number of seasonal workers from the Pacific Islands that are allowed into New Zealand.
It is increasing the quota of...
In the Pacific, a rich vein of resources still doesn’t make for rich populations
Fish, logs and metals buried under the sea floor are all on the shopping list of the resource-hungry powers of China and the West....
‘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...
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Vanuatu takes maritime dispute with France to international arbitration
Vanuatu has launched international arbitration proceedings against France over competing maritime claims involving reefs, atolls and small islands between Vanuatu and New Caledonia.
The proceedings,...
Australia open to recruiting Pacific Islanders into military, Conroy says
Australia is considering expanding military recruitment from Pacific Island countries beyond Papua New Guinea but says its initial focus will be on ensuring the...
Pacific pushes for rotating seat on UN Security Council
Pacific nations are building international support for a dedicated rotating seat for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) on the United Nations Security Council, alongside...