Oceania Weightlifting Institute & Academy Opens in Samoa
Samoa has reaffirmed its position as “the heart of weightlifting” in the Oceania region with the opening of the Oceania Institute & Academy for...
‘Like a doorway’: Australia strengthens legal ties with Pacific nations
A significant agreement between Australia and select Pacific nations has been described as a crucial “doorway” that will strengthen judicial systems internationally.
Signed Monday, the...
Te Pāti Māori co-leader joins protest against ‘aggressive’ Cook Islands PM
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer joined more than 400 people in Rarotonga on Tuesday morning (Monday, Cook Islands time) to protest against Prime...
Fiji Police rule out commercial drug manufacturing
The Fiji Police Force has ruled out the existence of a large commercial-grade drug manufacturing lab in Fiji.
Newly appointed Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu,...
Cook Islands secures $4 million ‘one off’ grant from China for future projects
Cook Islands will receive a “one off grant” of approximately $4 million (US$2.29 million) from China, following the signing of the Joint Action Plan...
Cook Islanders march in Avarua against Mark Brown government
Over 400 people have taken to the streets to protest the Cook Islands Prime Minister's recent decisions, which have led to a diplomatic spat...
Fisheries observation: a tough but vital job
Scientific observation is critical to keep deep-sea fisheries sustainable
“I love the ocean,” says Saiasi Sarau, a sturdy Fijian sailor with a broad smile.
“It has...
Cook Islands PM defends signing of wide-ranging deal with China
The Cook Islands says it has signed a deal to expand relations with China, stressing that the accord does not impinge on ties with...
Cook Islanders to protest for greater transparency
Just a day after returning from China, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will face protestors outside parliament this morning as local residents demand...
Air pollution exceeds limits, poses ‘significant health concern’ for Pacific Island people: study
New air quality research has shown highly concerning levels of airborne pollution in Pacific Island urban areas and their surrounds, with acceptable annual and...
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Fiji backs UN call to end U.S embargo on Cuba, citing Charter and humanitarian...
Fiji has defended its vote in favour of ending the United States economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba, saying its position is grounded...
El Niño makes its presence felt across the Pacific; countries share impacts at PICOF-19
The current ‘super El Niño’ that has been established in the Pacific is making its presence known, and felt, across the region.
Countries attending the...
GCF invests US$15m in Pacific climate businesses fund
A US$15 million Green Climate Fund (GCF) investment will help establish a US$60 million fund to finance locally owned businesses protecting reefs and strengthening...