New Zealand to start reopening borders to world from January
New Zealand will reopen its borders to the world over the coming months, the government announced Wednesday, allowing for the return of displaced residents...
World Rugby amends rule and allows players to switch national teams
World Rugby has approved a landmark change to its eligibility laws which will allow players to switch Test nations and significantly bolster developing countries...
World Rugby’s tweak of eligibility rule game changing for Pacific Island unions
Picture former All Blacks Charles Piutau, Malakai Fekitoa and Vaea Fifita running out for Tonga at the next World Cup.
Then think of Lima Sopoaga,...
New rules could see Folau return for Tonga
New eligibility rules passed by World Rugby could open the way for the controversial Israel Folau to make his return to the international game...
UN relationship with Samoa under a cloud
The United Nations has glaring problems in Samoa where the government is calling for the UN's role in the country to be reviewed.
The most...
Call for electoral reform in Tonga after women candidates lose out at the ballot box
Samoa's Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa is seen as a shining light when it comes to Pacific women in politics but across the region,...
Fiji’s Electoral Commissioner quits
The head of Fiji's Electoral Commission has resigned - less than 12 months from the general election.
Lawyer Suresh Chandra made the surprise revelation during...
WHO updates guidelines on COVID-related organ inflammation in children
Children who have developed organ inflammation linked to COVID-19 infection should be given steroid treatment in hospital, the World Health Organisation, (WHO), said on...
98 new Covid-19 cases identified in CNMI; largest single day total
The Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. and the CNMI Covid-19 Task Force on Tuesday announced that 98 new positive Covid-19 cases had been identified during a...
Climate summit was not a vacation says Fijian PM
Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says the Fijian delegation at COP26 did not depart our shores for a vacation in Glasgow, Scotland, but had...
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Global warming will breach 1.5°C – but deep, fast cuts can still bring it...
With global temperature rise set to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, countries “must pull out all the stops” and urgently cut emissions to minimize...
UN agencies appeal for help to protect weakest from unprecedented El Niño
Two UN agencies issued a powerful appeal on Wednesday for immediate assistance to help communities already being impacted by the strongest El Niño weather...
Australia supports establishment of Renewable Energy Commissioner for the Pacific
A Pacific-led initiative to establish a Renewable Energy Commissioner (REC) for the Pacific has received support from Australia.
The initiative is designed to strengthen energy...