From vulnerability to action: Asia-Pacific leaders urge global responsibility
At the UN General Assembly on Friday, leaders from Asia and the Pacific underscored a dire reality: climate change is a clear and present...
UN SG praises Pacific leaders, Tonga’s PM for regional resilience push
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has met with Tonga’s Prime Minister and Forum Chair Siaosi Sovaleni, congratulating Tonga for successfully hosting the Pacific Islands Forum...
Stay or go? Pacific Islanders face climate’s grim choice
Rising waters are slowly but surely swallowing Carnie Reimers's backyard in the Marshall Islands, pushing her toward an agonising choice: stay in the only...
Tepaeru Herrmann reappointed Cook Islands Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Immigration
Tepaeru Herrmann has been reappointed as the Cook Islands Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) for a fourth consecutive term.
Speaking...
Pacific nations sound the alarm on sea-level rise, again. Is anybody listening?
Leaders take their pleas for stronger and more urgent action to the UN General Assembly
By Harry Pearl
Pacific nations delivered a clear message to the...
Manu Samoa head coach faces sexual and indecent assault allegations
Samoa rugby has hit another devastating blow with the Samoa Police confirming that Manu Samoa head coach Mase Mahonri Schwalger faces sexually related charges...
Fijian Drua to face Brumbies in 2025 season opener
The Fijian Drua will kick off their Super Rugby Pacific 2025 season with a clash against the Brumbies.
The Brumbies is deemed the most successful...
WXV 3: Samoa denied victory by Lieve Stallmann charge down, Fiji defeat Hong Kong China 38-3
Spain and Fiji each began WXV 3 2024 with bonus-point victories in the United Arab Emirates but the moment of the round was arguably...
Palau Vice President calls for action on Climate, Oceans, and equality at UNGA
Palau’s Vice President and Minister of Justice, J. Uduch Sengebau Senior, marked the island nation’s 30th anniversary of independence with a powerful statement at...
Fiji’s President condemns China’s ballistic missile test at UNGA
Fiji’s President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, delivered a stinging rebuke to China’s recent ballistic missile test in the Pacific, calling for an end to provocative...
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‘Australia cops out on official Torres Strait role at global climate talks’
By Stefan Armbruster and Jennifer Enosa, Torres News
No specific role is planned for Torres Strait Islanders by the Australian government as it prepares to...
Australia snubs Torres Srait in Melanesia Spearhead Group bid
By Stefan Armbruster and Jennifer Enosa, Torres News
Australia is seeking observer status at the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) but has not committed to giving...
Pacific youth declaration at PCNC11 calls for integrated action on biodiversity, climate change and...
Biodiversity, climate and ocean action must be implemented together and not treated in isolation. The health of Pacific reefs, forests, fisheries, and communities depends...