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A perspective on the history and future of the Pacific Islands News Association from incoming President Kalafi Moala. The common feeling among participants at the recent 7th Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) Summit was that Niue was the right place to host the conference for journalists, media practitioners and partners. The event is held every two years in different Pacific...

Five Pacific nations on Thursday plotted how to prosecute a pivotal UN court case that aims to hold climate-polluting countries to account and safeguard their islands' survival. The International Court of Justice will start hearings on 02 December in a case that will test countries' climate obligations and whether they can be sued for failing to act. Vanuatu's Attorney-General Arnold Kiel...

Fiji’s deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica has issued a blunt warning to those within the ruling party People's Alliance (PAP) contemplating a split, urging them to resign immediately if they can’t stand behind Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. “My message to those that wish to form their own party is simple—resign immediately! Leave now and don’t let that door hit you...

New Zealand's friendship with Samoa was questioned by Samoa villagers from the districts of Safata and Siumu as they spoke up about damage to the mangroves, the reef and the socio-economic impact on the lives of people impacted by the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui. The villagers met government officials and a team from the New Zealand High Commission to...

The Samoa government-funded $25 million (US$9.12 million) regional terminal at the Faleolo International Airport was officially opened on Thursday carrying with it hopes of boosting global connectivity and economic activity. The regional terminal will now cater for flights from American Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Tuvalu, Niue, and the Cook Islands, along with domestic inter-island flights. Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa said this...

According to a new report released today, countries in the World Health Organisation (WHO) Western Pacific region experienced the smallest decline in life expectancy during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to other WHO regions. Life expectancy in the Western Pacific fell by only 0.07 years during 2020-21, a minimal drop compared to the global average decline of 1.7 years. The Western...

The four pools for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England have been confirmed, setting the stage for the thrilling matchups in what promises to be the largest global celebration of women’s rugby, scheduled from 22 August to 27 September 2025. The Draw took place live on The One Show, one of the BBC’s most-watched programmes, in the heart of...

Pioneering Tonga forward Jason Taumalolo is hoping the strong connections formed by his squad will help them produce another upset when they face Australia in Brisbane. Part of the team that stunned the rugby league world when they defeated Australia in Auckland in 2019, Taumalolo said while much has changed in the past five years, he believes they have a...

Fiji’s Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya, has called for urgent and collective action to tackle the social and institutional maltreatment that perpetuates poverty. Speaking on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Tabuya highlighted the need for Fiji and the world to address both visible and hidden dimensions of poverty. “We can’t turn a blind eye...

Law enforcement officials in Tonga said they have arrested a person and recovered a victim during a human trafficking bust last week. The report comes after the U.S State Department raised concerns about the lack of a prevention plan in Tonga to combat all forms of trafficking and support and protect victims. The following year, Tonga launched its first action plan...