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At least 10 feared dead in Gold Ridge Pit collapse in...

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Solomon Islands Police are now at the Gold Ridge mine site as reports emerge that at least 10 bodies have been recovered after a...

More Pacific defence partnerships likely after PNG and NZ sign agreement,...

July 27, 2026

Signing the U.S shiprider agreement is selling our sovereignty: Sogavare

July 27, 2026

SINU Vice Chancellor says Pacific leadership must balance idealism, pragmatism and...

July 27, 2026

France commits more recovery funding for New Caledonia as 50 new...

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At least 10 feared dead in Gold Ridge Pit collapse in Solomon Islands

Breaking News July 27, 2026 0

Solomon Islands Police are now at the Gold Ridge mine site as reports emerge that at least 10 bodies have been recovered after a...

More Pacific defence partnerships likely after PNG and NZ sign agreement, expert says

Breaking News July 27, 2026 0

The new defence agreement between Papua New Guinea (PNG) and New Zealand could lead to more joint training, maritime patrols and regional cooperation as...

Signing the U.S shiprider agreement is selling our sovereignty: Sogavare

Breaking News July 27, 2026 0

Solomon Islands leader of the Opposition, Manasseh Sogavare, has warned that the ruling government’s plan to sign a shiprider agreement with the United States...

SINU Vice Chancellor says Pacific leadership must balance idealism, pragmatism and experience

Breaking News July 27, 2026 0

Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice Chancellor Dr Transform Aqorau says effective leadership requires balancing the idealism of youth, the pragmatism of leadership and...

‘Everyone will be loser’: Taiwan deputy minister says war with China would be bad...

Breaking News July 27, 2026 0

Taiwan’s deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs François Chihchung Wu said that should China try to take Taiwan, war would be bad for the entire...

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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...

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...

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...

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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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Brad Mooar named Fijian Drua Men’s Head Coach for 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season

Rugby July 27, 2026 0

The Fijian Drua has appointed highly respected New Zealand coach Brad Mooar as Head Coach of the Fijian Drua Men. Mooar, a championship-winning Crusaders, former...

PNG’s Morea Baru wins Pacific’s first medal at Commonwealth Games

Sport July 27, 2026 0

Veteran Papua New Guinea weightlifter Morea Baru has secured the Pacific region’s first medal of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games after winning bronze in...

Tonga stun hosts as Pacific athletes light up Commonwealth Games

Sport July 27, 2026 0

Pacific athletes delivered another memorable day at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with Tonga pulling off one of the biggest upsets of the tournament. While...

Waratahs and Drua set for blockbuster SRW final

Rugby July 24, 2026 0

The Fijian Drua and NSW Waratahs will renew the biggest rivalry in Super Rugby Women’s history when they clash in the competition’s first-ever final...

Sport must drive development across Commonwealth, Secretary General tells Ministers

Sport July 23, 2026 0

Commonwealth Secretary General, Shirley Botchwey has called on member countries to recognise sport as a strategic investment in development, saying it can help address...

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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...