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Australian PM Albanese touches down in Fiji ahead of new Pacific...

July 6, 2026 0

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived in Fiji to seal a landmark treaty in a bid to counter China's influence in the Pacific. The...

PM Wale urges Indonesia to pursue dialogue and reduce tensions in...

July 6, 2026

Opa takes Commerce as Daki loses portfolio but stays in PNG...

July 6, 2026

U.S envoy says Cook Islands minerals are a top priority

July 6, 2026

Former Fiji PM Bainimarama says One Nation party shares his values

July 6, 2026

News

Australian PM Albanese touches down in Fiji ahead of new Pacific deal

Defense & Security July 6, 2026 0

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived in Fiji to seal a landmark treaty in a bid to counter China's influence in the Pacific. The...

PM Wale urges Indonesia to pursue dialogue and reduce tensions in West Papua

DIPLOMACY July 6, 2026 0

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has called on the Government of Indonesia to take constructive steps toward reducing tensions in West Papua. This includes...

Opa takes Commerce as Daki loses portfolio but stays in PNG Cabinet

News July 6, 2026 0

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has stripped the Commerce and Industry portfolio from Win Bakri Daki, appointing Finance Minister Thomas Opa to...

U.S envoy says Cook Islands minerals are a top priority

DEEPSEA MINING July 6, 2026 0

The new U.S Ambassador to New Zealand and several Pacific Island nations said on Friday that securing Cook Islands seabed minerals was a top...

Former Fiji PM Bainimarama says One Nation party shares his values

News July 6, 2026 0

Former Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama says the principles contained in One Nation's constitution mirror the values he stood for while leading Fiji, prompting...

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News February 17, 2021 0

End war on nature and ensure ocean health, UN chief says in message for...

Environment June 11, 2021 0

Ending the “war on nature” must be part of global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday in his...

Solomons PM due in Australia amid China tension

Election October 5, 2022 0

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will host his Solomon Islands counterpart Manasseh Sogavare against a backdrop of accusations China has influenced the Pacific...

Aimeliik Legislature calls for investigation of AIMSPLA Chairman Sriderio Rengulbai for alleged misconduct in...

Anti-Corruption August 14, 2023 0

By Leilani Reklai The 12th Aimeliik State Legislature passed a resolution requesting Aimeliik Governor Browny Simer to investigate allegations of misconduct in office made...

Media Freedom

PINA Board, Fiji Information Ministry discuss media collaboration, Pacific Media summit preparations

MEDIA April 15, 2026 0

Discussions on strengthening regional media collaboration and preparations for the upcoming Pacific Media Summit took centre stage Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the...

Outcome of discussion: PINA collaboration with USP Journalism Programme

MEDIA April 15, 2026 0

The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) Board held a productive discussion with the Head of the Journalism Programme at the University of the South...

International concern over Tonga’s debate on death penalty for drug offences

DRUGS June 14, 2024 0

Several international human rights organisations have expressed grave concern over recent discussions in Tonga's Parliament suggesting the extension of the death penalty to drug-related...

Media policy in vetting process: PNG Information Minister

MEDIA February 8, 2024 0

Papua New Guinea’s National Media Development Policy is going through the Social, Law and Order Sector Heads vetting and clearance process before it is...

Featured

The Pacific cannot reimagine the ocean without speaking to its scars

July 6, 2026

Climate Change

Huge opportunity for Pacific media at COP31

ELECTION

Loyalist surge in New Caledonia, but Congress remains balanced

Featured

New Caledonia’s Northern Province debates economy, services and the future

Featured

Do not let geopolitical disputes hijack the Blue Pacific: The 2026 Pacific Islands Forum Leader Meeting must return to its original commitment to “unity”

Sport news

Dates set for Pacific Nations Cup 2026

Rugby July 6, 2026 0

World Rugby and Asahi Breweries Limited have announced that Asahi Super Dry will continue as the Title Partner and Official Beer of the Asahi...

Flying Fijians name powerful side for Wales opener

Rugby July 3, 2026 0

Flying Fijians coach Senirusi Seruvakula has named a powerful team for Fiji’s opening Nations Championship clash against Wales at Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday. Captain...

Expanded season, tweaked finals system confirmed for 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season

Rugby July 2, 2026 0

Super Rugby Pacific has confirmed a revamped structure for 2027, featuring an expanded regular season and a tweaked finals system. The competition, set to kick...

Fiji Rugby and CoLab Cymru launch film series celebrating the stories behind the jersey

Rugby July 1, 2026 0

Fiji Rugby, in partnership with CoLab Cymru, has launched the first in a new series of short films celebrating the people, families and stories...

‘That’s what we’re set up to do’: Kevin Senio reflects on Moana Pasifika’s legacy

Rugby June 30, 2026 0

Moana Pasifika's departure from Super Rugby has prompted a period of raw reflection for those who helped build the franchise from the ground up. Speaking...

Health

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WHO Pacific chief pushes global action on oral health crisis

May 20, 2026 0

World Health Organisation (WHO) Western Pacific regional director Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala has called for stronger global investment and political commitment to tackle oral...