Diplomatic switch from Taiwan to China ‘a positive outcome’, first-time Kiribati MPs says
A newly elected MP in Kiribati says the incumbent government's decision to re-establish bilateral relations with China in 2019 at Taiwan's expense has so...
Arkansas lawmakers approve emergency rule to grant SNAP benefits to Marshallese migrants
A legislative subcommittee on Thursday approved an emergency rule to comply with a new U.S federal law that extends certain public assistance programme benefits...
Tonga’s meth crisis: Impact on children, families becoming evident
As Tonga grapples with its meth crisis the true impact on children and families is becoming evident.
It comes as police continue to investigate drug...
Rugby league: NZ to host Australia, Tonga as Pacific Championships return for 2024
The Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns will return to action at the end of the year, as New Zealand Rugby League and the NRL have...
UN chief urges climate justice for Pacific nations beset by rising oceans
Pacific island nations threatened by rising oceans, debt and geopolitical tensions can only fight back if international lenders agree to fairer terms for vital...
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders arriving in Nuku’alofa
The Pacific Islands Forum’s new Secretary General, Baron Waqa, arrived in Tonga Thursday, ahead of the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, which opens...
The Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting: Why does it matter?
By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti
The 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM53) kicks off next week in Nuku’alofa, and it has some Tongans asking what is...
Venue of the Forum Leaders meeting launched by Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala
Thursday marked the grand opening of the Tonga High School Indoor Stadium, the main venue of the Forum Leaders Meeting - a state-of-the-art facility...
Tuitama and Lalomilo start for Manu Samoa
Manu Samoa debutants Lalomilo Lalomilo and Tuna Tuitama have been given the nod to start against the Flying Fijians in the Pacific Nations Cup...
Momo, Karawalevu to debut for Flying against Samoa
Vuate Karawalevu and Epeli Momo will make their FIJI Water Flying Fijians debut against Samoa in the opening match of the Pacific Nations Cup...
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Vanuatu Parliament to debate no-confidence motion against PM Napat Friday
Vanuatu leader of the Opposition and President of the Union of Moderate Parties (UMP), Ishmael Kalsakau, welcomed Wednesday's decision of the Court of Appeal...
Australian diplomacy must be principled, agile and proactive: DFAT Secretary Adams
Australia’s top diplomat says Australian diplomacy is being reshaped to meet a more dangerous and complex world, with a sharper focus on the Indo-Pacific,...
Global health is out of balance: WHO’s Dr Piukala
WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala has warned that global health systems are fundamentally out of balance, despite major...