Nauru sells citizenship to help fund relocations as sea levels rise
The Pacific Island nation of Nauru is selling citizenship to fund its retreat from rising seas, the country’s president, David Adeang, announced on Tuesday,...
Vanuatu Climate Minister frets over U.S climate reversal
Vanuatu's climate minister said Wednesday his low-lying Pacific nation is vexed by the potential impact of President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the Paris climate...
NZ’s foreign minister raises concerns over China’s Tasman Sea drills, Cook Islands deals on Beijing visit
New Zealand's foreign minister said he had raised concerns over China's recent live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea during meetings with Chinese leaders on...
Pacific ACP Trade officials set sights on growth, inclusion and implementation at key meeting
The Pacific ACP Trade Officials Meeting kicked off Wednesday with a call for action as Tonga’s Minister for Internal Affairs, Distaquaine Tu’ihalamaka,emphasised the need...
Cook Islands PM Brown beats no-confidence vote, slams New Zealand
The Cook Islands’ prime minister survived a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, blaming “misinformation” from former colonial ruler New Zealand for destabilising his Pacific country.
The...
Pacific Ministers urged to prioritise children’s future in facing global challenges: Forum Acting SG Solofa
Acting Forum Secretary-General, Desna Solofa Wednesday addressed the Pacific Child Wellbeing Summit with a powerful message on the importance of prioritising the needs of...
Solomon Islands reaffirm strong historical and cultural ties with PNG, Kina 5 million to support Forum Leaders Meeting
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele concluded a successful bilateral meeting with his Papua New Guinea counterpart, Prime Minister James Marape MP on the...
Australia on charm offensive to counter Pacific threats
Australia is seeking to shore up its national security through soft power diplomacy as the United States threatens a Pacific retreat, leaving a vacuum...
Pacific Trade officials convene to tackle regional challenges and promote sustainability
Tongan Minister for Internal Affairs, Distaquaine Tu’ihalamaka Wednesday addressed the opening of the Forum Trade Officials Meeting with a clear call for collective action...
Exciting Moana Pasifika backs duo named for Super Rugby debut against Highlanders
Dynamic Moana Pasifika pair Patrick Pellegrini and Tevita Ofa are set to debut off the bench in the team’s first home game, against the...
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World held hostage by reliance on fossil fuels, Christiana Figueres warns – and climate...
Countries are being “held hostage” by their reliance on fossil fuels, a former UN climate chief has warned, describing the health impacts of climate...
New Zealand asks U.S to send fuel tankers to Pacific to alleviate pressure caused...
New Zealand has called on the U.S to send fuel tankers to the Pacific to help alleviate some of the significant economic and fuel...
Winston Peters tells US secretary of state Marco Rubio of Iran war impact on...
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters says it's time for "cool heads" as the US President escalates his rhetoric on attacking Iran.
Peters met U.S...