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...
Cook Islands and U.S establish strategic framework for critical minerals research and supply chain security
The Cook Islands and the United States have agreed a non-binding Framework for Engagement and Cooperation to strengthen supply chains for critical minerals and...
ABG to establish Bougainville Bureau of Statistics, strengthening data-driven planning and governance
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) is progressing the establishment of a Bougainville Bureau of Statistics, a major step toward strengthening evidence-based planning, accountable governance,...
Fiji’s fragile politics, erosion of trust after 2025 and the road ahead
By Shailendra B. Singh
“You want a friend in Washington? Get a dog.” Although made in an American context, this observation by President Harry S....
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U.S to link Pacific drug investigations with South Asia crime networks
The United States is looking to connect its law enforcement operations in the Pacific with expertise and investigations in South Asia as criminal networks...
Fiji should retain immunity for 1987 and 2006 coups says Deputy DPP Rabuku
Fiji should retain the immunity provisions covering the 1987 and 2006 coups because they were guarantees made to the coup leaders in exchange for...
U.S links Pacific drug trade to Latin American networks
The United States says Latin American drug trafficking networks are increasingly using contacts and distributors in Pacific Island countries to move and sell illicit...