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.
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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...
Travel-weary Drua desperate for Waratahs Super success
The Fijian Drua are warning the NSW Waratahs they may be fatigued but still hungry for an elusive victory when they finally arrive for...
China ties behind Kiribati-NZ impasse, opposition leader says
Kiribati's opposition leader says she is "embarrassed and disappointed" by her country's management of its relationship with New Zealand – and fearful of what...
U.S retreat leaves Australia to weigh Pacific aid gaps
Australia and other development partners are moving to cover gaps across the Pacific as the United States under Donald Trump retreats from foreign aid.
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Samoa Parliament passes Constitution change
Samoa Parliament on Wednesday morning passed the Constitutional amendment to unify the court structure in a controversial calculation of two third majority in the...
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ADB procurement reform lifts competition and quality in Pacific infrastructure projects
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
A new procurement approach introduced by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is increasing competition, widening bidder participation,...
Fiji and Australia deepen Pacific partnership with Vuvale Union, tackle fuel crisis and security...
Fiji and Australia have reaffirmed their deepening partnership, announcing progress toward a landmark “Vuvale Union” while pledging closer cooperation on security, climate action and...
ADB outlines new Pacific resilience push to counter rising external shocks
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says its new Pacific Approach of 2026-2030 will focus heavily on building...