Tonga Media warns drug threat demands stronger reporting, Journalist protection
The growing threat of illicit drugs across the Pacific is increasing pressure on Tonga's law enforcement and exposing journalists to greater risks, speakers told...
New Zealand, Fiji renew Duavata Partnership with focus on Trade, Security and Climate
New Zealand and Fiji have renewed their Duavata Partnership for the next five years, committing to closer cooperation on democracy, economic growth, security, social...
OACPS Ministers begin Brussels meeting with focus on Samoa Agreement
The 121st Session of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Council of Ministers has opened in Brussels, with leaders shifting attention...
Solomon Islands PM Wale to welcome PNG’s Marape on official visit to Honiara
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale will welcome Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape to Honiara.
The visit highlights the close and enduring relationship...
Tokelau and the Parties to the Nauru Agreement react to New Zealand fisheries action
Analysis by Giff Johnson, RNZ Pacific Marshall Islands correspondent
Tokelau - made up of three atolls with a total population of about 1500 people -...
Papua New Guinea says it will shut Taiwan’s rep office, winning praise from China
Papua New Guinea's foreign minister said the government had decided to close Taiwan's representative office in the country immediately, winning praise from China, although...
West losing battle for influence in Asia-Pacific, warns Australian envoy
The United States and its allies are “gradually losing” the contest against China’s campaign of military pressure and economic coercion in the Asia-Pacific, Australia’s...
TNG appeals rejection of $1.4 billion Vuda waste-to-energy project
The company behind the proposed $1.4 billion (US$700 million) waste-to-energy project at Vuda Point in Lautoka has taken its fight to the Environment Tribunal...
McDowall to lead much-changed Scotland as Vakatawa makes Fiji debut
Stafford McDowall will captain a Scotland side showing a mammoth 14 changes in Saturday's Nations Championship international against Fiji at Murrayfield.
Only Gregor Brown has...
Tuvalu says attaining global prosperity goals requires boost for poor nations
While vowing its commitment to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Tuvalu cited the challenges hindering its progress.
For Tuvalu, sustainable development is inseparable...
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Survey supports a better deal for Pacific workers
Employment conditions for thousands of Pacific workers in Australia should be improved, a new poll has revealed.
An Australia Institute poll of more than 2000...
Deputy PM Kamikamica dismisses leadership speculation after Fiji Cabinet return
On his first day back in Cabinet, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Industries, Commerce, Business Development and Public Enterprises Manoa Kamikamica dismissed speculation...
Forum Strategic Plan sets six priorities to drive 2050 Blue Pacific Vision
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) has adopted a new five-year Strategic Plan that sets six strategic goals to strengthen regional political solidarity, security, economic...