PNG security forces shoot 6 people, kill 1, near lawless Porgera gold mine
Papua New Guinea security personnel shot six people – one fatally – and arrested dozens of illegal miners in an operation to crackdown on...
Manawanui sinking: Salvage process begins as diesel continues to leak from wreck
The process of salvaging the sunken HMNZS Manawanui has begun as diesel continues to leak from the wreck.
"The recovery efforts will take time, but...
Rankings confirmed for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Draw
England, Canada, New Zealand and France have confirmed their place in the top band of teams entering Thursday's draw for Women's Rugby Cup 2025,...
Tonga joins fights against proliferation of weapons of mass destruction
Tonga has endorsed the Proliferation Security Initiative or PSI, a U.S-led global movement that seeks to stop the trafficking of weapons of mass destruction.
The...
UN chief calls for safety of peacekeepers after IDF breaches UN position in Lebanon
The UN Secretary-General on Sunday reiterated that the safety and security of UN personnel and property must be guaranteed, following the deliberate breach of...
UN approves carbon market safeguards to protect environment and human rights
The UN’s new carbon market will have a compulsory mechanism that aims to prevent developers of carbon credit projects from breaching human rights or...
Air New Zealand boosts capacity to support CHOGM delegates travelling to Samoa
Air New Zealand has increased its capacity to Samoa by nearly a third to carry delegates from around the world to the upcoming Commonwealth...
‘We could’ve had 75 body bags’: Collins on HMNZS Manawanui sinking
An investigation into the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui will “get to the nub” of what happened when the ship sank, Defence Minister Judith...
Manawanui sinking: Fish covered in oil, huge leak confirmed
Fishermen on the coast of Safata in Samoa were told to discard fish covered in oil from the New Zealand naval ship HMNZS Manawanui...
Fiji Parliament to appoint new President on 31 October
The Fijian Parliament is set to appoint the nation’s next President on Thursday, 31 October 2024, following the endorsement of the Business Committee.
Current President...
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Fiji Opposition leader Seruiratu questions 09 December referendum date
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