UN warns of rising internet shutdowns as digital blackouts spread worldwide
A rising trend towards government-enforced internet shutdowns – with at least 300 incidents in more than 54 countries over the last two years –...
Vanuatu winger faces old Christchurch mates in OFC Pro League
Vanuatu United FC’s upcoming match against South Island United in the OFC Pro League will be a special occasion for Vanuatu winger Jordy Tasip,...
Pro-independence FLNKS ‘unequivocally’ reject latest agreement for New Caledonia
The signing of a new agreement on New Caledonia's political and financial future has triggered a fresh wave of reactions from across the French...
Japan restarts nuclear power plant almost 15 years since Fukushima disaster
The world's biggest nuclear power plant has been restarted for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, its Japanese operator confirmed, despite persistent...
American Samoa, Google ink deal to build fiber optic cable linking to Bulikula
American Samoa has signed an agreement with Google to build a fiber-optic cable connecting the U.S territory to Fiji and French Polynesia as part...
Deep sea mining is the next geopolitical frontline – and the Pacific is in the crosshairs
When the United States recently escalated its confrontation with Venezuela - carrying out strikes in Caracas and capturing President Nicolás Maduro - the moves...
Eight state-of-the-art venues across Australia to host Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027
Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 took an exciting step forward today with the announcement of the eight world-class stadiums that will host matches across...
New Zealand and Palau eye the next two Pacific Forums
New Zealand and Palau have agreed to cooperate closely on Pacific regional issues, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.
“As the next two hosts of the...
New Caledonia agreement signed in Paris
By Nic Maclellan
After four days of talks in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron and five parliamentary groups from New Caledonia have signed the Elysée-Oudinot...
Climate Security in the Pacific: Emerging trends, priorities and solutions
Pacific Island countries are among those most affected by climate change. Rising sea levels, shifting rainfall patterns and increasing extreme weather events threaten land,...
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OACPS must adapt to global challenges, Secretary General says
The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) must strengthen its institutions, improve coordination and focus on implementation as it responds to growing...
Tonga PM calls for Climate adaptation investment, says resilience is Pacific’s top security challenge
Tonga Prime Minister Lord Fatafehi Fakafanua has called for greater investment in climate adaptation, saying Pacific Island countries face their biggest security challenge from...
Not all bad news: SPREP highlights potential benefits of El Niño for some Pacific...
While El Niño is often associated with drought and extreme prolonged dry conditions for the western Pacific and wetter than normal conditions in the...