Cook Islands PM Brown beats no-confidence vote, slams New Zealand
The Cook Islands’ prime minister survived a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, blaming “misinformation” from former colonial ruler New Zealand for destabilising his Pacific country.
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Pacific Ministers urged to prioritise children’s future in facing global challenges: Forum Acting SG Solofa
Acting Forum Secretary-General, Desna Solofa Wednesday addressed the Pacific Child Wellbeing Summit with a powerful message on the importance of prioritising the needs of...
Solomon Islands reaffirm strong historical and cultural ties with PNG, Kina 5 million to support Forum Leaders Meeting
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele concluded a successful bilateral meeting with his Papua New Guinea counterpart, Prime Minister James Marape MP on the...
Australia on charm offensive to counter Pacific threats
Australia is seeking to shore up its national security through soft power diplomacy as the United States threatens a Pacific retreat, leaving a vacuum...
Pacific Trade officials convene to tackle regional challenges and promote sustainability
Tongan Minister for Internal Affairs, Distaquaine Tu’ihalamaka Wednesday addressed the opening of the Forum Trade Officials Meeting with a clear call for collective action...
Exciting Moana Pasifika backs duo named for Super Rugby debut against Highlanders
Dynamic Moana Pasifika pair Patrick Pellegrini and Tevita Ofa are set to debut off the bench in the team’s first home game, against the...
Travel-weary Drua desperate for Waratahs Super success
The Fijian Drua are warning the NSW Waratahs they may be fatigued but still hungry for an elusive victory when they finally arrive for...
China ties behind Kiribati-NZ impasse, opposition leader says
Kiribati's opposition leader says she is "embarrassed and disappointed" by her country's management of its relationship with New Zealand – and fearful of what...
U.S retreat leaves Australia to weigh Pacific aid gaps
Australia and other development partners are moving to cover gaps across the Pacific as the United States under Donald Trump retreats from foreign aid.
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Samoa Parliament passes Constitution change
Samoa Parliament on Wednesday morning passed the Constitutional amendment to unify the court structure in a controversial calculation of two third majority in the...
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Forum SG Waqa urges Pacific climate champions to turn Pre-COP momentum into COP31 outcomes
Pacific political climate champions must turn the region’s priorities into concrete outcomes at COP31, Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says.
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COP30 President backs climate finance push and implementation drive ahead of COP31
COP30 President Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago says stronger cooperation between governments, finance ministers and development banks will be critical to turning global climate...
Bowen defends Australia’s climate role amid coal export concerns
Australian Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen says Australia’s shift towards renewable energy is central to its efforts to work with Pacific countries...