China lures Palau with economic incentives to break ties with Taiwan
China has promised Palau economic benefits in exchange for the latter severing diplomatic ties with Taiwan, a letter the Palauan president wrote to an...
Tuvalu residents are fighting for their home in the face of worsening tides and climate change
Tuvalu is on the front line of the effects of climate change, and residents of the low-lying island fear their home will be “wiped...
Australia must stay engaged during Pacific island countries’ political instability and change
By Blake Johnson and Euan Graham
As highlighted by Tuvalu’s recent election and recent political instability in PNG, amongst other countries in the region, Australia’s...
New Zealand book their place at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris with victory over Solomon Islands
New Zealand will represent Oceania at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris following a dominant display in their victory over the Solomon Islands in...
Investment driving women’s football impetus in Oceania as New Zealand reach Paris 2024
A key focus for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & Aotearoa New Zealand™ was creating a long-term legacy for both host nations,...
More than 60 bodies recovered from PNG, Government must act quickly to stop the fighting
Australia stands ready to support Papua New Guinea authorities in quelling violence after more than 60 people were killed in a “very disturbing” massacre.
Prime...
At least 53 men killed in PNG tribal fighting
Papua New Guinea police say at least 53 people have died in a massacre in the country’s Highlands.
A ghastly sight as a picture of...
Pacific preparations for INC-4 provides common understanding on key issues ahead of Ottawa
Fourteen Pacific countries have taken a step closer to finalise their preparations, with a common understanding of key issues, for the next round of...
Palau urges Australia to push U.S for funding, warning China could force Pacific to ‘sacrifice’ Taiwan
The president of Palau has called on Australia to intervene in negotiations with Washington over funding for the Pacific as he warns that Beijing...
Albert Nicholas appointed Deputy Prime Minister
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has confirmed the appointment of Albert Nicholas as the country's Deputy Prime Minister (DPM).
The Avatiu–Ruatonga–Palmerston MP holds the...
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Fiji abstains as UN adopts resolution on protecting humanitarian and UN personnel
Fiji was among six countries that abstained when the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on the safety and security of humanitarian workers...
Elizabeth Wright-Koteka appointed new Cook Islands foreign affairs and Immigration secretary
The Cook Islands Public Service Commission has announced Elizabeth Wright-Koteka’s appointment as Secretary for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI), effective 1...
NZ helps strengthen Pacific aviation security
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced New Zealand will invest an additional $13.3 million (US$7.69 million), over five years, to strengthen aviation security in...