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Pro-France Virginie Ruffenach elected New Caledonia Congress president

July 10, 2026 0

Pro-France Virginie Ruffenach has been elected as the new New Caledonia Congress president under a "governance" coalition struck on Thursday between the pro-France bloc...

NZ must consider cost of joining Pacific defence alliance

July 10, 2026

Emerging Pacific leaders tackling the Triple Planetary Crisis

July 10, 2026

Nominations open for Pacific Meteorological Council Awards 2026

July 10, 2026

Chiefs demand PM Napat resign over Nakamal name

July 10, 2026

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Pro-France Virginie Ruffenach elected New Caledonia Congress president

Breaking News July 10, 2026 0

Pro-France Virginie Ruffenach has been elected as the new New Caledonia Congress president under a "governance" coalition struck on Thursday between the pro-France bloc...

NZ must consider cost of joining Pacific defence alliance

Breaking News July 10, 2026 0

A geopolitics expert says before New Zealand asks to join a defence alliance with Australia and Fiji, it must first consider if it can...

Chiefs demand PM Napat resign over Nakamal name

Breaking News July 10, 2026 0

Paramount chiefs representing five of Vanuatu’s six provinces have called on Prime Minister Jotham Napat to resign before 30 July 2026, over the use...

Bilateral negotiations over, time for next step – Vanuatu’s DPM

Breaking News July 10, 2026 0

The Vanuatu Government has declared it will pursue international legal avenues after the second round of talks with France failed to resolve the long-standing...

China’s ballistic missile launch was a message for the U.S

Breaking News July 10, 2026 0

When China launched a ballistic missile into the South Pacific Ocean on Monday, it was a rare test of a nuclear-capable weapons system that...

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News February 17, 2021 0

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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Emerging Pacific leaders tackling the Triple Planetary Crisis

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Nominations open for Pacific Meteorological Council Awards 2026

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Palau’s President warns of rising nuclear anxiety in the Pacific, after China missile test

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How a single nuclear-capable missile could undo China’s long-running Pacific charm offensive

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Moresby’s hosting duties for OFC U16 championships

Football July 10, 2026 0

The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Under-16 Men’s Championship, starting on Sunday to 25 July, in Port Moresby, is a major event for Papua New...

Prime Ministers sign landmark Pacific Rugby League Partnership

Rugby League July 9, 2026 0

The Australian Rugby League Commission has signed a landmark Statement of Partnership with Pacific rugby league federations in the presence of the Prime Ministers...

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...

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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...