Palau vice president endorses U.S territories’ membership in Pacific Island Forum
Palau Vice President Uduch Sengebau Senior called for an “enhanced organisational structure” and the inclusion of the American Pacific island territories in the larger...
NZ and Fiji strengthen ties, visa changes and new funding announced
Following bilateral talks in Suva, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, have made a number of announcements aimed at strengthening the...
Australian PM Albanese meets with Nauru leader to boost Pacific ties
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has held talks with Nauru President David Adeang during a visit by the Pacific leader to Canberra.
During a meeting...
PNG Speaker entertains motion to put Vote of No Confidence on Notice paper
Papua New Guinea Speaker of Parliament, Job Pomat has made a ruling to disqualify the Private Business Committee (PBC) decision on the Motion of...
‘Godfathers of climate chaos’: UN chief urges global fossil-fuel advertising ban
Fossil-fuel companies are the “godfathers of climate chaos” and should be banned in every country from advertising akin to restrictions on big tobacco, the...
Commercial flights resume from Nouméa after weeks of unrest in New Caledonia
Commercial flights from Nouméa's international airport have resumed on Wednesday on a limited basis.
The Nouméa-La Tontouta International Airport had been closed to the public...
Liberation, not repression: Macron must start listening to the indigenous people of Kanaky-New Caledonia
The people of Kanaky-New Caledonia have spoken, saying yet again, any and all attempts to determine the future relationship between France and the territory,...
Fiji Drua maintains starting line-up
Fijian Drua head coach Mick Byrne has retained his starting line-up from last week’s win against the Melbourne Rebels as the Drua make their...
Major shake-up on the way for playoffs format in 2025
Super Rugby Pacific’s playoffs format will undergo a dramatic change in 2025, as the competition adjusts to the loss of the Melbourne Rebels.
While on...
Break free from pollution, climate chaos and ‘biodiversity decimation’, UN chief urges
The UN Secretary-General has called for safeguarding Earth’s vital ecosystems from rampant pollution, worsening climate impacts and “biodiversity decimation”.
In a message marking Wednesday’s World...
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‘If it’s not cultural, what is it?’ Fiame questions use of matai titles amid...
Samoa's former Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa says chiefly titles are culturally significant and should not be given to foreign prime ministers.
Mata’afa made the...
Vanuatu urged to honor UN obligations and protect refugees
Vanuatu, as a member of the United Nations (UN), has a responsibility to uphold international humanitarian standards and provide protection to those fleeing conflict,...
NZ boosts support for Tonga’s drug-fighting efforts
New Zealand's prime minister has announced further support to combat drug trafficking in Tonga, following his announcements earlier in the week in Samoa.
Much of...