NZ wants to work with regional partners on security
The New Zealand government says it wants to work with existing partnerships and groups when it comes to the question of security for its...
The Pacific family of nations – the changing security outlook
Statement by NZ Foreign Minister Winston Peters at the Kumul Leadership Centre in Port Moresby
A shifting strategic context
Just two weeks ago, we delivered an...
Ravai looks forward to Fijian Drua clash
Flying Fijians and Queensland Reds prop Peni Ravai is enjoying some valuable game time in this season’s Super Rugby Pacific.
The past three weeks have...
Australia guarantees Tuvalu’s security in $110m pact
Australia is guaranteeing Tuvalu's security under a new pact as it pledges more than $110 million (US$72 million) in a development package.
The memorandum of...
Bougainville president makes plea to PNG, Let my people go
Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama Wednesday made an impassioned plea to the Papua New Guinea Government: “Let my people go.”
“Two years ago I pleaded with...
Jail term for former Fijian PM Bainimarama and suspended Police chief Qilio
Former Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has been sentenced to one-year imprisonment by Acting Chief Justice Salesi Temo at the Suva High Court.
Suspended Police...
Australia announces $110m funding package for Tuvalu
Australia will spend more than $110 million (US$65 million) in a development package for Tuvalu as the two nations agree a landmark treaty will...
PM Rabuka meets with King Charles, reaffirms Fiji- UK relations
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka met with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in London on Monday this week.
The historic meeting reaffirmed the strong...
Fijian Media Association appreciative of MIDA repeal but more needs to be done
Fijian Media Association(FMA) President and Fiji Sun Managing Editor Rosi Doviverata says while the media is appreciative of the repeal of the Media Industry...
Fiji AG says press freedom a human right and journalists need to report freely without fear
Despite the challenges faced by journalists in the last 16 years, they still persevered and updated the public on the situation on what is...
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Forum SG Waqa says Pacific unity key amid growing global interest
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says the Pacific remains united and firmly present on the global stage, as leaders continue to advance...
Pacific Islands Forum eyes pre-COP Summit to advance regional climate priorities
The Pacific Islands Forum will engage in a pre-COP leaders’ summit in 2026, as regional leaders work to ensure Pacific priorities remain central to...
Trump signs order to further restrict entry of foreign nationals to U.S, includes Tonga
U.S President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Tuesday that further restricts and limits the entry of foreign nationals to the United States, the...