Guam less than 1,000 miles away from Japan’s planned nuclear waste dump island Minamitorishima: Senator Parkinson
Guam Senator Will Parkinson is concerned about the potential fallout effects to Guam over reports that Japan plans to designate its distant island of...
Cook Islands to regain Auckland consul office & ease proof of identity woes – PM Brown
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Reciprocal visa confirmed ahead of the PNG Chiefs’ entry into NRL
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Fijian Drua and Blues to honour Joeli Vidiri with memorial trophy
Former dual rugby international, the late Joeli Vidiri, will be honoured in a new memorial challenge between the Fijian Drua and the Auckland Blues.
The...
PNG among 12 countries hit by new U.S visa bond rule
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Cook Islands PM Brown reaffirms relationship with NZ
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Deep-sea mining target area moves closer to Guam
Guam leaders vowed to continue fighting the U.S federal government's plans to lease 69 million acres of seabed near Guam for mining of rare...
IMF warns deficits, global risks could slow Solomon Islands growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the Solomon Islands economy grew in 2025 but faces slower growth and rising risks linked to global tensions...
Interview: Pacific islands walk a ‘delicate tightrope’ as China influence rises
The Australian National University’s Graeme Smith reflects on the changing political landscape in the Pacific.
By Eugene Whong
As Beijing has been ramping up influence...
Pacific pushes for urgent Climate action as Fiji sets pre-COP31 dates
As momentum gathers toward Pre-COP 31 and COP31, the Pacific stands united and resolute in its call for urgent, ambitious, and just climate action.
The...
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