Australia gets PNG ‘pukpuk’ defence pact over the line
Australia and Papua New Guinea have inked a landmark mutual defence pact, while playing down a lack of unity behind the deal in Port...
Bougainville President Toroama announces Caretaker Government
Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama has announced the caretaker Bougainville Executive Council (BEC) following a formal swearing-in ceremony presided over by Resident Judge, Justice Peter...
NZ Green MP questions Sāmoa shipwreck payout, warns peace declaration at risk
Green MP Teanau Tuiono is questioning whether the New Zealand government’s $6 million (US$5.84 million) payout to Sāmoa is enough to address the damage...
Solomon Islands PM Manele confirms urgent action to close legal gaps on meth and other drugs
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has confirmed that the government is working urgently to address existing legal gaps that hinder the effective prosecution...
Why loss and damage matter in the Pacific
By Cushla Loomb
For many Pacific Island nations, climate change isn’t a distant threat or an abstract statistic – it’s an everyday reality reshaping homes,...
PNG names Prime Minister’s 13 squads for annual clash
The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League has named its squad lists for the annual Prime Minister’s 13 clash in Port Moresby.
Chairman Sandis Tsaka...
Honiara primed to host FIBA Melanesian Cup 2025
The Solomon Islands is gearing up to make history as host of the inaugural FIBA Melanesian Cup 2025, with organizers reporting smooth progress in...
FLNKS leader calls for UN–Pacific Forum mechanism to resolve New Caledonia crisis
The President of the UC–FLNKS and Nationalist Group in the Congress of New Caledonia, Pierre Chanel Tein Tutugoro, has issued an urgent international appeal...
NZDF marks one year since HMNZS Manawanui sinking, pays SAT10 million to Samoa
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has marked one year since the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui off the coast of Samoa, reaffirming its commitment...
The ICJ climate ruling has major implications for the loss and damage fund
As the fund struggles with lack of money and bureaucratic barriers, its board must align its actions with the landmark court decision
By Liane...
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ADB procurement reform lifts competition and quality in Pacific infrastructure projects
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
A new procurement approach introduced by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is increasing competition, widening bidder participation,...
Fiji and Australia deepen Pacific partnership with Vuvale Union, tackle fuel crisis and security...
Fiji and Australia have reaffirmed their deepening partnership, announcing progress toward a landmark “Vuvale Union” while pledging closer cooperation on security, climate action and...
ADB outlines new Pacific resilience push to counter rising external shocks
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says its new Pacific Approach of 2026-2030 will focus heavily on building...