Over 400 Samoans reclaim NZ citizenship since law change
The Department of Internal Affairs has confirmed that just over 400 Samoans have successfully gained New Zealand citizenship since the passing of the Samoa...
Tonga’s Health ministry declares dengue outbreak, 10 cases among youth
Tonga's Ministry of Health has declared a dengue fever outbreak following a surge in cases across Tongatapu, Vava’u, and ‘Eua, with children and teenagers...
Climate change is robbing Pacific islands of another resource: Tuna
Fourteen Pacific island nations will receive US$107 million to adapt their tuna-dependent economies as climate change pushes the fish farther from their shores, the...
Winston Peters calls for ‘reset’ of relationship with Cook Islands – but how?
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has called for a “reset” of New Zealand’s relationship with the Cook Islands.
In a speech to the Pacific Island Political...
Australia and PNG to begin negotiations on new defency treaty
Australia and Papua New Guinea will on Thursday announce they are beginning negotiations on a defence treaty, in a move that could have major...
Vancouver set to get the party started with 10-year anniversary celebrations | World Rugby
Captains of the world’s top 12 men’s and women’s teams gathered on the shores of Sunset Beach on Tuesday in Downtown Vancouver ahead of...
Palestine Foreign Ministry condemns Fiji’s decision to open embassy in Jerusalem
Palestine Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ministry Tuesday condemned Fijian Prime Minister of Sitiveni Rabuka’s decision to open an embassy in Jerusalem.
It slammed the decision...
UN environment agency calls for urgent action on ‘triple planetary crisis’
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) called on Tuesday for urgent action to combat climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, warning that progress on all...
Cook Islands must chart its own course, while honouring ties with NZ says Foreign Minister Elikana
The Cook Islands must take bold steps to secure its future while honouring its 60-year relationship with New Zealand, Foreign Minister Tingika Elikana told...
Nauru president backs Australian plan to resettle three members of NZYQ cohort
The Nauruan president has defended his government’s offer to resettle three members of the NZYQ cohort of non-citizens from Australia – described by Australia...
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Countries urged to ‘go further, faster’ and deliver on climate commitments
The United Nations climate chief called on Monday for countries to step up action to implement existing commitments, warning that fossil fuel dependency is...
Pacific nations strengthen climate response as tuna stocks shift beyond their waters
Pacific Island countries are strengthening efforts to respond to the growing impacts of climate change on tuna stocks, economies and livelihoods, with projections of...
Time to decide on Bougainville, Debate on 2019 referendum result to start
Bougainville Affairs Minister Manasseh Makiba is expected to table a draft sessional order on the ratification of the 2019 referendum results when Papua New...