Japan restarts nuclear power plant almost 15 years since Fukushima disaster
The world's biggest nuclear power plant has been restarted for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, its Japanese operator confirmed, despite persistent...
American Samoa, Google ink deal to build fiber optic cable linking to Bulikula
American Samoa has signed an agreement with Google to build a fiber-optic cable connecting the U.S territory to Fiji and French Polynesia as part...
Deep sea mining is the next geopolitical frontline – and the Pacific is in the crosshairs
When the United States recently escalated its confrontation with Venezuela - carrying out strikes in Caracas and capturing President Nicolás Maduro - the moves...
Eight state-of-the-art venues across Australia to host Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027
Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 took an exciting step forward today with the announcement of the eight world-class stadiums that will host matches across...
New Zealand and Palau eye the next two Pacific Forums
New Zealand and Palau have agreed to cooperate closely on Pacific regional issues, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.
“As the next two hosts of the...
New Caledonia agreement signed in Paris
By Nic Maclellan
After four days of talks in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron and five parliamentary groups from New Caledonia have signed the Elysée-Oudinot...
Climate Security in the Pacific: Emerging trends, priorities and solutions
Pacific Island countries are among those most affected by climate change. Rising sea levels, shifting rainfall patterns and increasing extreme weather events threaten land,...
Auckland FC see off impressive Vanuatu United FC
Auckland FC have made it two wins from two in their OFC Pro League campaign, but they were made to work hard by Vanuatu...
OFC Pro League matches postponed due to severe weather
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) advises that, due to adverse weather conditions and severe weather warnings currently in place for the Auckland region, the...
Another New Caledonia agreement signed in Paris
New Caledonia's politicians and French President Emmanuel Macron have signed a new political and financial agreement concerning the French Pacific territory.
The Elysée-Oudinot Accord was...
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‘Test of regionalism’: Pacific church group calls for review of Israel’s PIF role
The region's premier ecumenical organisation is calling for Israel's new partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to be reviewed.
The Pacific Conference of Churches...
‘Cut the umbilical cord’: Bougainville’s bid to break away from Papua New Guinea faces...
For decades, the distant island of Bougainville has fought for secession from Papua New Guinea, for a future as an independent nation of its...
Fiji passport ranks 97th globally, opens 78 destinations
Fijian passport holders can access 78 overseas destinations without obtaining a traditional visa in advance, but Fiji ranks 97th globally and 11th among 14...