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Pacific opposition grows: Tuvalu, Palau and Vanuatu condemn China missile test

July 9, 2026 0

Three more Pacific governments have condemned China's recent ballistic missile test over the Pacific, adding to growing regional pressure for major powers to respect...

Marape calls for the Pacific to remain an Ocean of Peace

July 9, 2026

Solomon Islands PM Wale condemns missile test over Pacific Region

July 9, 2026

Main electoral roll open for inspection ahead of 2026 general election

July 9, 2026

Australia’s PM pressured to confront China over missile test

July 9, 2026

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Pacific opposition grows: Tuvalu, Palau and Vanuatu condemn China missile test

Breaking News July 9, 2026 0

Three more Pacific governments have condemned China's recent ballistic missile test over the Pacific, adding to growing regional pressure for major powers to respect...

Marape calls for the Pacific to remain an Ocean of Peace

Breaking News July 9, 2026 0

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has urged major powers to keep the Pacific out of military rivalry after China fired a nuclear-capable...

Solomon Islands PM Wale condemns missile test over Pacific Region

Breaking News July 9, 2026 0

Prime Minister Matthew Wale has strongly condemned a recent missile test that traversed parts of the Pacific region, describing it as inappropriate and concerning...

Main electoral roll open for inspection ahead of 2026 general election

Breaking News July 9, 2026 0

With just over five weeks until the 2026 General Election on 12 August, Cook Islands Electoral Office is encouraging all eligible voters to inspect...

Australia’s PM pressured to confront China over missile test

Breaking News July 9, 2026 0

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been urged to call the Chinese president after a widely condemned missile test that has outraged Pacific leaders. The...

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End war on nature and ensure ocean health, UN chief says in message for...

Environment June 11, 2021 0

Ending the “war on nature” must be part of global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday in his...

Solomons PM due in Australia amid China tension

Election October 5, 2022 0

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will host his Solomon Islands counterpart Manasseh Sogavare against a backdrop of accusations China has influenced the Pacific...

Aimeliik Legislature calls for investigation of AIMSPLA Chairman Sriderio Rengulbai for alleged misconduct in...

Anti-Corruption August 14, 2023 0

By Leilani Reklai The 12th Aimeliik State Legislature passed a resolution requesting Aimeliik Governor Browny Simer to investigate allegations of misconduct in office made...

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PINA Board, Fiji Information Ministry discuss media collaboration, Pacific Media summit preparations

MEDIA April 15, 2026 0

Discussions on strengthening regional media collaboration and preparations for the upcoming Pacific Media Summit took centre stage Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the...

Outcome of discussion: PINA collaboration with USP Journalism Programme

MEDIA April 15, 2026 0

The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) Board held a productive discussion with the Head of the Journalism Programme at the University of the South...

International concern over Tonga’s debate on death penalty for drug offences

DRUGS June 14, 2024 0

Several international human rights organisations have expressed grave concern over recent discussions in Tonga's Parliament suggesting the extension of the death penalty to drug-related...

Media policy in vetting process: PNG Information Minister

MEDIA February 8, 2024 0

Papua New Guinea’s National Media Development Policy is going through the Social, Law and Order Sector Heads vetting and clearance process before it is...

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How a single nuclear-capable missile could undo China’s long-running Pacific charm offensive

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Prime Ministers sign landmark Pacific Rugby League Partnership

Rugby League July 9, 2026 0

The Australian Rugby League Commission has signed a landmark Statement of Partnership with Pacific rugby league federations in the presence of the Prime Ministers...

Rugby League World Cup 2026: 100 Days to Go

Rugby League July 8, 2026 0

The best and most competitive Rugby League World Cup is just 100 days from kick-off as players from 26 teams representing 14 nations in...

Australia commits FJD$35m to boost sports development in Fiji

Sport July 7, 2026 0

Australia has committed FJD$35 million(US$17.5 million) towards sports development in Fiji, including support for rugby union, under the newly signed Vuvale Union Treaty, with...

Dates set for Pacific Nations Cup 2026

Rugby July 6, 2026 0

World Rugby and Asahi Breweries Limited have announced that Asahi Super Dry will continue as the Title Partner and Official Beer of the Asahi...

Flying Fijians name powerful side for Wales opener

Rugby July 3, 2026 0

Flying Fijians coach Senirusi Seruvakula has named a powerful team for Fiji’s opening Nations Championship clash against Wales at Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday. Captain...

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WHO Pacific chief pushes global action on oral health crisis

May 20, 2026 0

World Health Organisation (WHO) Western Pacific regional director Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala has called for stronger global investment and political commitment to tackle oral...