Concern over organised crime networks in Pacific after Vietnam killing
New Zealand is among the countries facing growing concern a gang-related killing spanning multiple nations signals an escalation of organised crime networks across the...
All tested Government MPs return negative drug results: Fiji PM
All Government Members of Parliament who voluntarily underwent drug testing during the May sitting of Parliament have returned negative results, Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni...
Foreign Minister thanks Tuvalu for support, vows to deepen cooperation
Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung hosted a banquet for Tuvalu Foreign Affairs and Labor and Trade Minister Paulson Panapa last Thursday.
Both Lin and Panapa...
Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says U.S remains committed to Pacific security
U.S Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Pacific allies on Saturday that Washington remained committed to the region, but toned down previous comments calling China...
Pacific youth are worried but want to engage
A survey of young people across four Pacific Island nations has produced telling results.
Youth are not that happy with the distribution of development benefits,...
Super Rugby Pacific confirms Qualifying Final fixtures
The Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Final fixtures have been confirmed, with the Crusaders overtaking the Blues to claim third spot on the ladder in...
Moana Pasifika sign off in style with ACT Brumbies win amidst uncertain future
An undermanned Moana Pasifika have capped off their potential final match with a stirring victory, upsetting the finals-bound ACT Brumbies 21-19.
The Super Rugby Pacific...
Pacific cannot ‘arrest’ its way out of organised crime, says NZ Customs Minister
Economic development and stronger borders must all be part of the region’s response to transnational crime, according to New Zealand’s Customs Minister.
Casey Costello, who...
Fiji Police seize nearly $10m in drug-linked assets and unexplained wealth
The Fiji Police Force seized almost $10 million(US$5 million) worth of proceeds of crime and unexplained wealth in 2025 as authorities target assets linked...
Pacific Media Summit set for Savusavu in 2026
The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) and the Fijian Media Association (FMA) have announced that the 8th Pacific Media Summit will be held in...
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A four-try haul from Sua Fa'alogo helped Samoa to a record-breaking 78-4 victory over France to open their World Cup account in style at...
IPCC suspends climate talks as key decisions remain unresolved
The 65th session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has been suspended after discussions ran beyond the scheduled time, forcing delegations from...
Pacific civil society calls for IPCC climate reports by 2028
The Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN) is calling for all three reports under the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) Seventh Assessment Report...