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Strategic competition in Pacific here to stay, Australian Minister says

June 26, 2026 0

Australian Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy says strategic competition with China in the Pacific is a permanent...

Cook Islands General Election set for 12 August

June 26, 2026

Fiji PM says next election due between 24 December and early...

June 26, 2026

Australia says China seeking permanent security presence in Pacific

June 26, 2026

Solomon Islands urged to act Now as ‘Super El Niño’ threat...

June 26, 2026

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Strategic competition in Pacific here to stay, Australian Minister says

DIPLOMACY June 26, 2026 0

Australian Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy says strategic competition with China in the Pacific is a permanent...

Cook Islands General Election set for 12 August

ELECTION June 26, 2026 0

The Cook Islands 2026 General Election will be held on Wednesday, August 12, the King’s Representative, Sir Tom Marsters, announced this morning. In a radio...

Fiji PM says next election due between 24 December and early February 2027

ELECTION June 26, 2026 0

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji’s next general election is expected to be held between 24 December 2026, and the first week of February...

Australia says China seeking permanent security presence in Pacific

Defense & Security June 26, 2026 0

Australian Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy says China is seeking a permanent security presence in the Pacific, as Australia continues efforts to...

Solomon Islands urged to act Now as ‘Super El Niño’ threat looms

Climate Change June 26, 2026 0

A senior official at the Green Climate Fund (GCF) has warned that Solomon Islands must take proactive and decisive political action to prepare for...

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News February 17, 2021 0

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...

Media Freedom

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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New Caledonia’s Northern Province debates economy, services and the future

June 26, 2026

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Do not let geopolitical disputes hijack the Blue Pacific: The 2026 Pacific Islands Forum Leader Meeting must return to its original commitment to “unity”

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Building the middle ground in New Caledonia’s south

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Climate crisis: UN chief lays out solutions blueprint for clean energy transition

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The aftermath of logging’s broken promises: Can carbon trading save Makira’s last forests?

Sport news

NZ Rugby pacific board members front up over ‘gutting’ Moana Pasifika decision

Rugby June 26, 2026 0

--New Zealand Rugby (NZR) board members Caren Rangi and former All Black Keven Mealamu have spoken publicly following the decision to remove Moana Pasifika...

‘A bridge too far’: Moana Pasifika cut from 2027 Super Rugby

Rugby June 25, 2026 0

Moana Pasifika will not return to Super Rugby next season after New Zealand Rugby (NZR) confirmed it would not approve the transfer of the...

Moana Pasifika licence decision

Rugby June 24, 2026 0

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today confirmed that it will not be approving the transfer of Moana Pasifika’s licence to participate in Super Rugby...

Cardiff sign Tonga’s Paea from Moana Pasifika

Rugby June 24, 2026 0

Cardiff have signed Tonga back-five forward Semisi Paea from Super Rugby Pacific side Moana Pasifika as they prepare for the 2026-27 season. The 27-year-old can...

“Australia told me to sign”: Samoa PM on rugby money

Rugby June 23, 2026 0

Samoa Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt told parliament on Monday that Australia had told him to sign the AU$50 million Veimoana agreement to support...

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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...