U.S envoy says Cook Islands minerals are a top priority
The new U.S Ambassador to New Zealand and several Pacific Island nations said on Friday that securing Cook Islands seabed minerals was a top...
Former Fiji PM Bainimarama says One Nation party shares his values
Former Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama says the principles contained in One Nation's constitution mirror the values he stood for while leading Fiji, prompting...
Kiribati takes second Brazil jet from China
Kiribati has received the second Brazilian-built Embraer-190 aircraft promised by China in 2019 when the small Pacific country severed diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
The USD$55million...
The Pacific cannot reimagine the ocean without speaking to its scars
By Lisa Williams
Conversations are a big deal in the Pacific. Sometimes the hardest decisions are made without words at all, carried in the...
Dates set for Pacific Nations Cup 2026
World Rugby and Asahi Breweries Limited have announced that Asahi Super Dry will continue as the Title Partner and Official Beer of the Asahi...
Rewa Chief says Fiji’s military immunity call challenges government to deliver accountability
Rewa Chief Ro Naulu Mataitini has described the Republic of Fiji Military Forces’ (RFMF) call to remove constitutional immunity protections as “Fiji's most courageous...
25th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting concludes in Wellington
The 25th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Ministerial Meeting and the 7th Regional Fisheries Ministers Meeting (RFMM) concluded on 02 July 2026 with a Ministerial...
Fiji Military backs end to constitutional immunity: Commander Kalouniwai
The Republic of the Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) has backed ending constitutional immunity provisions, saying accountability is essential for lasting peace and constitutional reform.
In...
SG Waqa backs Forum Chair, calls for unity to drive Pacific agenda
Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretary General Baron Waqa has reaffirmed the Forum's commitment to supporting new Chair, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale, saying...
Taiwan, Marshall Islands deepen economic and diplomatic partnership, says President Lai
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says Taiwan will continue to deepen cooperation with the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) to strengthen economic resilience and...
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Aust PM to host series of Pacific leaders’ meetings in Queensland
After returning from Fiji and the Solomon Islands and signing historic agreements with Fiji and Vanuatu, Prime Minister Albanese will host Pacific leaders from...
CROP heads discuss 2050 strategy, energy crisis and COP31 preparations
The 66th Heads of Council of Regional Organisations of the Pacific (CROP) Meeting convened at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat on Tuesday, focusing on...
Southwest Pacific’s last tropical glacier could vanish within months
The Southwest Pacific is facing mounting climate risks as its vast ocean expanse becomes hotter, more acidic and more dangerous for coastal communities, the...