Pacific must get deep-sea mining decisions right, says Tonga Minister
Tonga’s Minister of Lands, Survey, Planning, and Natural Resources, Dr 'Uhilamoelangi Fasi, has called for a responsible and collaborative approach to deep-sea mining (DSM),...
Winston Peters: New Zealand calls for transparency as Cook Islands-China deal released
New Zealand is calling for “consultation and transparency” as a deal struck between the Cook Islands and China is released as tensions over the...
Oceania Weightlifting Institute & Academy Opens in Samoa
Samoa has reaffirmed its position as “the heart of weightlifting” in the Oceania region with the opening of the Oceania Institute & Academy for...
‘Like a doorway’: Australia strengthens legal ties with Pacific nations
A significant agreement between Australia and select Pacific nations has been described as a crucial “doorway” that will strengthen judicial systems internationally.
Signed Monday, the...
Te Pāti Māori co-leader joins protest against ‘aggressive’ Cook Islands PM
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer joined more than 400 people in Rarotonga on Tuesday morning (Monday, Cook Islands time) to protest against Prime...
Fiji Police rule out commercial drug manufacturing
The Fiji Police Force has ruled out the existence of a large commercial-grade drug manufacturing lab in Fiji.
Newly appointed Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu,...
Cook Islands secures $4 million ‘one off’ grant from China for future projects
Cook Islands will receive a “one off grant” of approximately $4 million (US$2.29 million) from China, following the signing of the Joint Action Plan...
Cook Islanders march in Avarua against Mark Brown government
Over 400 people have taken to the streets to protest the Cook Islands Prime Minister's recent decisions, which have led to a diplomatic spat...
Fisheries observation: a tough but vital job
Scientific observation is critical to keep deep-sea fisheries sustainable
“I love the ocean,” says Saiasi Sarau, a sturdy Fijian sailor with a broad smile.
“It has...
Cook Islands PM defends signing of wide-ranging deal with China
The Cook Islands says it has signed a deal to expand relations with China, stressing that the accord does not impinge on ties with...
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Solomon Islands ratifies Pacific Resilience Facility as region pushes toward 2026 launch
Solomon Islands has handed over its instrument of ratification for the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), marking another step toward activating the Pacific-led climate and...
Population decline in FSM and RMI
By Stephen Howes
The urge to survive is a powerful one, for both an individual and a country.
Nauru, whose population was decimated by infectious disease...
Samoan chief jailed for more than 16 years after slavery trial
A Samoan chief found guilty of enslaving two people in Auckland has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison.
Moeaia Tuai was found...