Kangaroos launch new era with tough win over Tonga
The Kangaroos have kick started their Pacific Championships campaign with a hard-fought 18-0 win over Tonga XIII at Suncorp Stadium.
With Tom Trbojevic running for...
Samoa down Tonga to keep World Cup dream alive
Fetu Samoa are one win away from confirming their ticket to the 2026 World Cup after getting past Pacific neighbours Tonga 30-16 on Saturday...
Mining’s Silent Wave: The hidden impact on marine resources and coastal communities
By Ben Bilua
While the demand for minerals continue to rise globally, social and environment pressure continues to threaten the coexistence of Indigenous people and...
Solomons maintain ‘balanced stance’ on West Papua issue, ahead of PM’s Indonesia trip
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has reaffirmed Solomon Islands’ measured approach to the West Papua issue, stating that his GNUT administration respects Indonesia’s sovereignty.
Speaking ahead...
COP16 confronts “huge” challenge of protecting 30 percent of world’s land and sea
The global target to protect at least 30 percent of the world’s land and water ecosystems by 2030 faces “huge” challenges, a top facilitator...
Adelaide launches bid to host Cop31 climate conference in 2026
South Australia has launched a bid to host a major UN climate conference in 2026 in Adelaide, with the premier, Peter Malinauskas, declaring it...
WHO says Western Pacific to miss UN goal to cut early deaths from lifestyle diseases
Western Pacific nations are unlikely to meet the United Nations target of reducing premature deaths from lifestyle-related diseases including cancer and diabetes, due to...
The Pacific Islands News Association at 50: part I
A perspective on the history and future of the Pacific Islands News Association from incoming President Kalafi Moala.
The common feeling among participants at the...
Climate-hit Pacific Islands plot landmark UN Court case
Five Pacific nations on Thursday plotted how to prosecute a pivotal UN court case that aims to hold climate-polluting countries to account and safeguard...
Fiji’s deputy PM Kamikamica tells ruling party dissenters to resign
Fiji’s deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica has issued a blunt warning to those within the ruling party People's Alliance (PAP) contemplating a split, urging...
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IRENA pushes faster fossil fuel exit as electrification becomes key to energy transition
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says the next phase of the global energy transition must focus on electrification, renewable energy expansion and a...
Cook Islands declares end to dengue outbreak after more than a year
The Cook Islands has officially regained its dengue-free status after going 26 days without a recorded dengue case, the Ministry of Health announced Monday.
Secretary...
Fiji passes sweeping Education bill after nearly 60 years
Fiji’s Parliament has passed the Education Bill 2025, which replaces the Education Act of 1966. Government says the new Education Bill of 2025 is...