Tonga Rugby Union chief says partnership with Moana Pasifika ‘not in perfect harmony’
The cancellation of a Super Rugby match in Tonga next month has reignited debate over funding, player pathways, and the sustainability of elite rugby...
Australia welcomes decision to host pre-COP in Fiji and Tuvalu
Australia welcomes the Pacific Islands Forum announcement that Fiji and Tuvalu will bring the world to the Pacific as part of the pre-COP climate...
Solomon Islands PM Manele calls for Pacific-led solutions to advance investment and security partnerships
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, MP has called for Pacific-led solutions to advance investment and security partnerships as the Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security...
Japan to deploy missiles to island near Taiwan by 2031, says defence minister
Japan will deploy missiles to a tiny island near Taiwan within five years, its defence minister has said, in a move that is likely...
Pacific to host key COP31 Pre-Summit talks in Fiji and Tuvalu
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Vanuatu tables energy, airport priorities at Hawaii Summit
Vanuatu secured limited but important discussions at the Pacific Agenda Investment, Security and Shared Prosperity Summit in Hawaii this week, with two priority projects...
EU supports Digital Media Hub in Samoa
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries of Samoa has officially launched its first Digital Media Hub located at the Government’s TATTE Building in Apia,...
French Senate votes on New Caledonia’s future status
French Senators on Tuesday (Paris Time) endorsed a Constitutional amendment text regarding New Caledonia's future status.
Two-hundred and fifteen senators (mostly an alliance between right...
Draws announced for OFC U-19 Men’s Championship 2026
The draws for the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship 2026 and OFC U-19 Men’s Championship 2026 – Qualifying have been confirmed at the OFC Home...
U.S reaffirms long-term commitment to Pacific partnerships
The United States has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to building strong economic and security partnerships with Pacific Island countries, highlighting investment, private sector engagement...
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Papua New Guinea to host Tuna Economy Dialogue
Papua New Guinea Minister for Foreign Affairs Justin Tkatchenko has announced that PNG will host the Pacific-led Tuna Economy Dialogue from 13-16 October 2026...
The race for critical minerals is clearing the path for deep-sea mining
Corporate pressure and US-China competition are stalling global efforts to set environmental safeguards for seabed mining
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SEC filing raises new questions over US$1billion Cook Islands Deep-Sea mining deal
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