Nauru sells citizenship to help fund relocations as sea levels rise
The Pacific Island nation of Nauru is selling citizenship to fund its retreat from rising seas, the country’s president, David Adeang, announced on Tuesday,...
Vanuatu Climate Minister frets over U.S climate reversal
Vanuatu's climate minister said Wednesday his low-lying Pacific nation is vexed by the potential impact of President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the Paris climate...
NZ’s foreign minister raises concerns over China’s Tasman Sea drills, Cook Islands deals on Beijing visit
New Zealand's foreign minister said he had raised concerns over China's recent live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea during meetings with Chinese leaders on...
Pacific ACP Trade officials set sights on growth, inclusion and implementation at key meeting
The Pacific ACP Trade Officials Meeting kicked off Wednesday with a call for action as Tonga’s Minister for Internal Affairs, Distaquaine Tu’ihalamaka,emphasised the need...
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.
The...
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...
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Strategic competition in Pacific here to stay, Australian Minister says
Australian Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy says strategic competition with China in the Pacific is a permanent...
Cook Islands General Election set for 12 August
The Cook Islands 2026 General Election will be held on Wednesday, August 12, the King’s Representative, Sir Tom Marsters, announced this morning.
In a radio...
Fiji PM says next election due between 24 December and early February 2027
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji’s next general election is expected to be held between 24 December 2026, and the first week of February...