Gender inequality persists across the Blue Pacific, regional report finds
The Forum Gender Equality in the Blue Pacific: Regional Report 2025 has found that deep and persistent gender inequalities continue to shape the lives...
Fiji to push ocean priorities at first Ocean Pioneers Coalition meeting
Fiji will be represented at a key global ocean meeting in Lisbon from 10 February 2026, as Minister of Environment and Climate Change Lynda...
U.S Congressional commission warns China’s Pacific infrastructure projects could pose a military threat
Chinese-funded infrastructure projects across the Pacific Islands may appear civilian on the surface but could provide future military access for Beijing, senior members of...
Tokelau general election results returned
The results of the 2026 Tokelau general election have been returned, after voters went to the polls last Thursday. The results were announced by...
Fiji yet to decide on Gaza stabilisation force invitation
Fiji’s Minister for Defence Pio Tikoduadua has clarified that Fiji has not yet made any commitment to participate in an international stabilisation force for...
New Plastics Treaty Chief means negotiators ‘Can get back to work’
UN member states have elected Julio Cordano as the next chair of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on Plastic Pollution.
He replaces Luis Vayas Valdivieso...
Cook Islands reports first dengue fever death amid increase in outbreak
The Cook Islands has reported its first dengue-related death, amid a significant increase in cases, and reminders to tourists to stay safe.
The country's health...
“Violent, often disproportionate repression” in New Caledonia
By Nic Maclellan
France’s national human rights body has detailed violations of human rights and “violent, often disproportionate repression” by French security forces during the...
New Zealand and South Africa add Perth gold to their HSBC SVNS collections
New Zealand beat Australia in the showpiece match for a third time this season to claim a four-point lead in the HSBC SVNS Series...
Cocaine-linked vessel departs Cook Islands after ‘necessary remedial work’
The vessel, which was intercepted with tonnes of cocaine before arriving in Rarotonga under a distress call for engine repairs, departed Avatiu Port on...
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NZ Middle East evacuation flights will also assist stranded Pacific Island nationals
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand’s plans to evacuate citizens from the Middle East will also extend to Pacific Island nationals stranded by...
Relocation must be Decolonised
The Pacific region faces urgent climate threats requiring coordinated, culturally grounded solutions.
And the identity of Pacific communities is threatened by severe climate impacts, including...
Rights protection central to climate strategy
Human rights are firmly embedded in the Climate Mobility framework, reflecting Pacific values and international standards with ongoing community consultations.
Heike Alefsen, representative from the...