French election: newcomers in New Caledonia, French Polynesia
The French general election in the Pacific on the weekend has produced new MPs in New Caledonia and French Polynesia, but in opposite directions.
In...
Vanuatu, Solomon Islands PMs’ visits to China expected to boost cooperation
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Friday that the prime ministers of the Republic of Vanuatu and Solomon Islands will pay official visits...
PNG minister Maladina steps down after woman’s alleged assault in Bondi
One of Papua New Guinea’s most senior ministers have stepped down from his post after being arrested for the alleged assault of a 31-year-old...
50 years on, Niue and NZ look to the future
A half-century after pursuing self-government, Niue can count on New Zealand’s steadfast partnership and support, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says.
“New Zealand and Niue...
Australians frozen out of Kiribati as China eyes prize
Australian officials are being given the cold shoulder in Kiribati amid concerns the atoll nation’s president is being courted by China.
Visa applications have dragged...
Lightspeed Fiji announced as Starlink authorised reseller
Lightspeed Pte Ltd (Fiji), with offices in Port Moresby, Honiara, Brisbane, and Auckland, has been confirmed as a Starlink Authorised Reseller for Fiji.
With Starlink’s...
Superannuation is sitting in Australia as PALM workers report barriers, delays in claiming their money
Tevita Kofutu'a has plans for the $10,000 in superannuation he earned over five years of seasonal work in Australia.
He'll use it to buy a...
The political risk of a failed census in Papua New Guinea
Commentary by Michael Kabuni
The last reliable national census for Papua New Guinea (PNG) was conducted 24 years ago, therefore the 2024 census is critical....
Samoa produce comeback upset victory over Italy
Samoa recovered from a 10-point deficit to beat Italy 33-25 in a sweltering Test in Apia on Friday.
The home side scored four tries to...
Missed opportunities worry Flying Fijians head coach Byrne
Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne believes missed opportunities are something they can’t afford against the All Blacks next weekend.
However, the national coach said...
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China warned Pacific missile sparks ‘strong concerns’
Australia has raised its concerns with China over its nuclear-capable missile test in the South Pacific, noting many of the region's nations also shared...
Prime Ministers of Samoa and New Zealand reaffirm enduring partnership
Samoa Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataʻivao Fosi Schmidt, held bilateral talks with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Wellington as part of his...