Tonga’s Health ministry declares dengue outbreak, 10 cases among youth
Tonga's Ministry of Health has declared a dengue fever outbreak following a surge in cases across Tongatapu, Vava’u, and ‘Eua, with children and teenagers...
Climate change is robbing Pacific islands of another resource: Tuna
Fourteen Pacific island nations will receive US$107 million to adapt their tuna-dependent economies as climate change pushes the fish farther from their shores, the...
Winston Peters calls for ‘reset’ of relationship with Cook Islands – but how?
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has called for a “reset” of New Zealand’s relationship with the Cook Islands.
In a speech to the Pacific Island Political...
Australia and PNG to begin negotiations on new defency treaty
Australia and Papua New Guinea will on Thursday announce they are beginning negotiations on a defence treaty, in a move that could have major...
Vancouver set to get the party started with 10-year anniversary celebrations | World Rugby
Captains of the world’s top 12 men’s and women’s teams gathered on the shores of Sunset Beach on Tuesday in Downtown Vancouver ahead of...
Palestine Foreign Ministry condemns Fiji’s decision to open embassy in Jerusalem
Palestine Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ministry Tuesday condemned Fijian Prime Minister of Sitiveni Rabuka’s decision to open an embassy in Jerusalem.
It slammed the decision...
UN environment agency calls for urgent action on ‘triple planetary crisis’
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) called on Tuesday for urgent action to combat climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, warning that progress on all...
Cook Islands must chart its own course, while honouring ties with NZ says Foreign Minister Elikana
The Cook Islands must take bold steps to secure its future while honouring its 60-year relationship with New Zealand, Foreign Minister Tingika Elikana told...
Nauru president backs Australian plan to resettle three members of NZYQ cohort
The Nauruan president has defended his government’s offer to resettle three members of the NZYQ cohort of non-citizens from Australia – described by Australia...
Pacific must get deep-sea mining decisions right, says Tonga Minister
Tonga’s Minister of Lands, Survey, Planning, and Natural Resources, Dr 'Uhilamoelangi Fasi, has called for a responsible and collaborative approach to deep-sea mining (DSM),...
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Fiji Parliament urged to defer ratification of Fiji-Australia Vuvale Union and Peace Alliance
Fiji’s Parliament has been urged to defer ratification of two major treaties with Australia, with a parliamentary committee warning that the agreements could have...
Vanuatu Opposition lodges no-confidence motion against PM
The Vanuatu Opposition bloc has lodged a detailed motion of no-confidence against Prime Minister Jotham Napat on Monday.
The Opposition has raised six grounds in...
Australia cannot ‘credibly lead’ COP31 without reform
Australia cannot "credibly lead on climate abroad" or protect regional security if it continues to approve new and expanded coal and gas projects, an...