Australia accused of climate ‘lip service’ over bid to host Pacific COP
Australia has been accused of being “out of touch with the reality of climate change” by campaigners as it bids to co-host the COP31...
Fiji offers “better scenario” to tackle climate change at COP29
The world needs US$1.3 trillion dollars to deliver 1.5 degrees.
The alternative is the burden of tens of trillions in loss, damage, and costs over...
Lessons from legend of Palau fisherman drawn upon in critical juncture of COP29
As global attention turn to what and how COP29 would decide on a new finance goal, the legend of a Palauan fisherman from the...
Cop29 negotiations aren’t moving fast enough. The Pacific is running out of time
Opinion by Palau President, Surangel Whipps Jr
A week into Cop29 negotiations, we’re not moving fast enough – or anywhere for that matter – on...
Australia want Indigenous-Pasifika team to face Lions in place of Rebels
Rugby Australia aim to put together a team of Indigenous Australians and players with Pacific islands heritage to plug the gap in the British...
Oceania Rugby 7s draws unveiled: Action-Packed competition awaits in Honiara
The countdown has begun for the Oceania Rugby 7s Tournament, as the official draws were revealed today at the National Stadium in Honiara.
Scheduled for...
Australia invests in the future of Pacific Cricket
The Australian Government and Cricket Australia are partnering to support high-performance cricket across the Pacific and strengthen connections with the region.
Delivered through the Australian...
Vanuatu Parliament dissolution challenged in court
The Vanuatu Opposition bloc has filed a case in court challenging President Nikenike Vurobaravu's decision to dissolve Parliament amid a no-confidence motion against him.
The...
Fiji launches health adaptation plan at COP29, Leading Pacific region in climate-health action
Fiji's Minister for Health and Medical Services Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu launched the Fiji Health Adaptation Plan 2024 - 2030 at the COP29 forum...
Jason Momoa backs Māori in opposition to Treaty Principles Bill
Hollywood star Jason Momoa has urged his millions of followers to support Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti and stand with Māori against the proposed Treaty...
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NZ Foreign Minister backs stronger Pacific Women’s leadership ahead of Forum Meeting
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has reaffirmed his country's support for stronger Pacific parliamentary cooperation and increased women's representation, telling Pacific women parliamentarians...
Taiwan halts LNG spot purchases from PNG over office closure
Taiwan State-owned CPC Corp, has temporarily suspended spot market purchases of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Papua New Guinea, after its foreign minister earlier...
Nauru’s Jerusalem embassy move raises questions over Pacific diplomacy – academic
Nauru's decision to open an embassy in Jerusalem is part of a growing Pacific trend that highlights the challenges small island states face as...