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Aust PM to host series of Pacific leaders’ meetings in Queensland

July 8, 2026 0

After returning from Fiji and the Solomon Islands and signing historic agreements with Fiji and Vanuatu, Prime Minister Albanese will host Pacific leaders from...

CROP heads discuss 2050 strategy, energy crisis and COP31 preparations

July 8, 2026

Southwest Pacific’s last tropical glacier could vanish within months

July 8, 2026

Australia, Solomon Islands begin talks on comprehensive treaty as Albanese announces...

July 8, 2026

Tonga ratifies CTBT, completing Treaty universalisation in Pacific region

July 8, 2026

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Aust PM to host series of Pacific leaders’ meetings in Queensland

Breaking News July 8, 2026 0

After returning from Fiji and the Solomon Islands and signing historic agreements with Fiji and Vanuatu, Prime Minister Albanese will host Pacific leaders from...

CROP heads discuss 2050 strategy, energy crisis and COP31 preparations

Breaking News July 8, 2026 0

The 66th Heads of Council of Regional Organisations of the Pacific (CROP) Meeting convened at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat on Tuesday, focusing on...

Southwest Pacific’s last tropical glacier could vanish within months

Breaking News July 8, 2026 0

The Southwest Pacific is facing mounting climate risks as its vast ocean expanse becomes hotter, more acidic and more dangerous for coastal communities, the...

Australia, Solomon Islands begin talks on comprehensive treaty as Albanese announces education package

Breaking News July 8, 2026 0

Australia and Solomon Islands will begin negotiations on a new comprehensive treaty, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirming discussions are already underway following talks...

Tonga ratifies CTBT, completing Treaty universalisation in Pacific region

Breaking News July 8, 2026 0

Tonga has ratified the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), becoming the 179th State to do so and completing universalisation of the Treaty across the Pacific...

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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...

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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...

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Rugby League World Cup 2026: 100 Days to Go

Rugby League July 8, 2026 0

The best and most competitive Rugby League World Cup is just 100 days from kick-off as players from 26 teams representing 14 nations in...

Australia commits FJD$35m to boost sports development in Fiji

Sport July 7, 2026 0

Australia has committed FJD$35 million(US$17.5 million) towards sports development in Fiji, including support for rugby union, under the newly signed Vuvale Union Treaty, with...

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...

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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...