Hemi Ahio destroys opponent for signature win in Dubai
New Zealand heavyweight boxer Hemi Ahio has recorded a statement win in Dubai.
Ahio maintained his unbeaten record with a knockout victory over Dubai-based Iran...
‘Big shoes to fill’: Marika Koroibete ruled out of Wallabies’ spring tour
Marika Koroibete will play no part in the Wallabies’ spring tour after the superstar winger opted to stay in Australia for family reasons.
Koroibete did...
UN resolution on Climate Change rapporteur a boost for Pacific-SG Puna
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna has welcomed the latest UN Human Rights Council vote for a UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights...
Former PNG PM acquitted on abuse of office charge
Former Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill defiantly clenched his fist Thursday, telling his political opponents “you have to defeat me at the...
ADB, PNG sign US$325 million loan to better connect remote communities to markets and services
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) today signed a US$325 million loan to help fund tranche 2...
Pacific Trade Commission launches freight subsidy
Pacific exporters struggling with increasing freight costs will soon benefit from a new subsidy programme.
Pacific Trade Invest New Zealand (PTI NZ) has launched the...
CVF celebrates creation of UN Special rapporteur to protect Human rights in the context of Climate Change
The Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) presided by Bangladesh celebrated the creation of a dedicated role to protect and promote human rights in the context...
Fijian Drua announce coaching and management staff
The Fijian Drua have today announced the coaching and management team for its inaugural Super Rugby Pacific campaign. The Club has made the following...
Fiji 7s coach Gareth Baber resigns
The Fiji Rugby Union has today confirmed that Fijian 7s head coach Gareth Baber has decided not to renew his contract with the Fiji...
Pacific countries face COVID-19 hurdles to get to COP 26 climate talks
Several Pacific Island countries have ruled out attending the COP 26 global climate change talks next month citing challenges around COVID-19 restrictions, quarantine and...
Latest article
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...