Fiji Warriors defeat Australian Stockman in Nadi
The Fiji Warriors recorded a solid 36–19 win over the visiting Australian Stockman Country side at Prince Charles Park in Nadi Thursday.
The visitors were...
Australian think tank proposes ‘Pacific-Eyes’ intelligence alliance for regional security
An Australian think tank has proposed an intelligence-sharing agreement between Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands countries aimed at countering China's influence in the...
Standing orders suspended and two hours added to parliamentary sitting
Parliament yesterday suspended Standing Order 18 to allow two extra hours of sitting time, extending the second extraordinary session.
The session, adjourned Wednesday, resumed this...
Tonga advances sustainable mining practices and environmental governance
The Kingdom of Tonga has taken a significant step forward in strengthening its environmental governance framework following the successful completion of a comprehensive five-day...
Nautilus expedition reveals rich biodiversity in Cook Islands’ deep-sea ecosystem
A Cook Islands environmental non-governmental organisation says that visuals being shown by the exploration vessel E/V Nautilus show that there is a very "biologically...
Fiji’s PM Rabuka opens Pacific heads of Prime Minister’s Department Meeting: Calls for Unity and shared purpose
“Your role as Secretaries is fundamental. You are the principal adviser to the Head of Government, Manager and Administrator.
“You are at the engine room...
Most major methane leak alerts ignored despite climate threat
UN satellite tracking has greatly improved detection of major methane leaks – a gas responsible for about a third of global warming – yet...
Tongan torpedo Taumalolo ready for deployment in the red sea
A fresh and fit Jason Taumalolo will be out to make the most of his ‘luck’ to gain Tonga selection when he sets the...
Nauru, Australia sign $388 million deal for refugees long-term resettlement arrangement
Nauru and Australia have taken another major step in their long-standing cooperation with the signing of a $388 million(US$250 million) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)...
NZ’s visa rules must change, head of Amnesty International says
The global head of human rights organisation Amnesty International says New Zealand’s immigration policies are discriminatory and “ruthless” and failing to support the people...
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UNICEF Pacific Ambassador calls for action against deep-sea mining
Former Miss Samoa, Miss Pacific Islands and UNICEF Pacific Ambassador Moemoana Schwenke has called on Pacific Islanders to oppose deep-sea mining, warning that it...
‘Sign up to NZ’: Winston Peters defends citizens-only voting proposal amid Pacific concerns
Who should have the right to vote in New Zealand is shaping up as a key election issue.
New Zealand First (NZ First) is defending...
Pacific Islanders seek participation in precision medicine studies
Indigenous health experts in the Pacific Island region are seeking active participation in medical research, particularly in the field of precision medicine, an emerging...