Taiwan rejects Nauru’s ‘Province of China’ label, says ‘does not reflect reality’
The Taipei Trade Office in Fiji has rejected the Nauru government's characterisation of Taiwan as a “province” of China.
Last week, Nauru's Cabinet issued a...
Health Services for U.S Veterans from Freely Associated States remain elusive
Securing essential healthcare services for U.S military veterans from three North Pacific nations remains a persistent challenge.
Despite the US Congress specifically authorising in-country services...
Korea–Pacific Islands Senior Officials Meet to advance regional priorities
The 8th Korea–Pacific Islands Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) was held in Nadi, Fiji, on 21 May 2026, bringing together senior officials from the Republic...
Pacific leaders push Climate justice and sea-level rise action
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa has called for stronger regional and global action on climate justice and sea-level rise, warning that climate...
NZ defence spend meets Pacific reality of rising drug threat
New Zealand is boosting its maritime defence capabilities as Pacific leaders warn the region is facing a growing drug trafficking crisis that no single...
Pacific digital growth fuels cybercrime risk, warns expert
Fiji and the Pacific’s expanding digital infrastructure creates both enormous and significant vulnerabilities that could be exploited by transnational organised crime groups.
Pacific Programme at...
‘We always stay hopeful’: Umaga on Moana Pasifika’s future
Moana Pasifika's head coach Fa'alogo Tana Umaga says they are still hopeful the team continue on in Super Rugby Pacific in 2027.
Speaking at the...
World Rugby launches new six-year strategy to power rugby, unite the game and enrich lives
World Rugby has launched a bold new six-year strategy to unite rugby and grow investment into the sport.
A plan by the game, for the...
Fiji general election campaign officially commences today
Fiji’s Electoral Commission has declared the campaign period for the country’s general election open effective from today, 25 May 2026.
The campaign period will end...
Pacific Police chiefs back Joint fight against Transnational Crime
Pacific Police Chiefs have pledged stronger regional cooperation to combat organised crime, illicit drugs and corruption following the first Pacific Transnational Crime Summit held...
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Polling cutback sparks anger as New Caledonia heads into tense vote
A major cut in the number of polling stations in New Caledonia’s capital has sparked a heated debate about access to the vote, less...
Acting locally in the Pacific: How discovering new sea star species in the Clarion-Clipperton...
This year, the International Day for Biological Diversity calls us to “act locally for global impact,” a principle that resonates deeply with the scientists...
Solomon Islands prime minister raises Pacific security pact proposal during Australia visit
The new prime minister of Solomon Islands has floated the idea of a Pacific-wide security pact during a visit to Canberra, in a move...