Papua New Guineans to start serving in Australian defence force
Papua New Guineans will begin serving in Australia's Defence Force (ADF) over the next year, with recruitment ramped up to “thousands” over the next...
PIF 2026: Palau prepares for a Pacific meeting shaped by regional divisions
Palau is preparing to host Pacific leaders later this month as the region faces a series of political, security and economic questions that could...
Pacific reach out to NZ for information on bird flu
Pacific governments have asked New Zealand for advice on handling the H5 avian influenza, or bird flu, according to the Ministry of Primary and...
When the Pacific way is silence: Tuvalu, consensus and courage
By Niuone Eliuta
A nuclear-capable Chinese ballistic missile, launched from a nuclear-powered submarine in July 2026, arced over several Pacific nations and landed without warning...
Tonga appoints three new Ministers
Royal Warrants for three newly appointed Ministers in Tonga were formally read on Sunday, 16 August 2026, at ceremonies held at their respective locations.
The...
Mangaia trio boosts Cook Islands Party bid for supermajority
The Cook Islands Party (CIP) is closing in on a two-thirds majority in Parliament after three independent female candidates who won seats in Mangaia...
Fiji High Court declares Commission of Inquiry report null and void
Fiji High Court in Suva has declared the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report null and void, quashing its recommendations in their entirety after finding...
Visa overstayer concerns put Vanuatu under US$20,000 bond
The United States (U.S) Embassy in Port Moresby, which handles U.S interests in Vanuatu, has defended the decision to permanently include Vanuatu in the...
‘He’s our leader’: Bati hoping for Tui boost as Navale returns
Viliame Kikau remains hopeful that inspirational Bati captain Tui Kamikamica will be cleared to lead Fiji at RLWC26, while secondrower Caleb Navale is also...
Brown thanks Cook Islands voters after election
Cook Islands caretaker Prime Minister Mark Brown has thanked voters, candidates, volunteers and supporters following the country’s latest general election.
Brown said he was filled...
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Derelict vessels threaten Suva harbour as Fiji begins US$1m clean-up
Fiji has launched a US$1 million initiative to remove 17 high-risk derelict vessels from Suva Harbour as the Government moves to improve maritime safety,...
China dismisses Palau President’s missile test claims as Pacific leaders prepare to discuss issue
China has dismissed claims by Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr over a recent Chinese missile test-launch, describing them as “completely groundless” and “malicious in...
Winston Peters urges Pacific leaders to put economic growth at centre of the Forum
Pacific leaders should use this month's Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to put economic growth and self-reliance higher on the regional agenda, New Zealand Foreign...