Criminals infiltrate the elite Fijian police taskforce formed to stop drugs landing in Australia
An elite Fijian police taskforce working with Australia and New Zealand to fight surging drug trafficking and organised crime in the Pacific region is...
Biden’s cannibal remarks send U.S-Papua New Guinea relations to ‘low point’
Papua New Guinea Foreign Minister Justin Tkachenko said Tuesday that relations with the U.S have hit a “low point” after President Joe Biden claimed...
OUR Party leads number game with 14 members elected in Solomon Islands election
The Ownership, United and Responsibility (OUR) Party led by incumbent prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is now leading the political number game with 14 members...
Eight women secure seats in joint Solomon Islands elections
In a historic development, a total of eight women have secured seats in the joint Solomon Islands elections.
Three will serve in the national parliament,...
Australia and Papua New Guinea leaders trek toward WWII South Pacific battleground
Australia and Papua New Guinea’s prime ministers on Tuesday began trekking into the South Pacific island nation’s mountainous interior to commemorate a pivotal World...
Fiji steps up against terrorism risks
There is scope for spillover effects from past terrorist activities in South East Asia and Middle East which could fuel terrorism and violent extremism...
The Climate Crises & High Debt-Levels in the Pacific: Who will pay?
OP-ED by Adam Wolfenden
As Fiji and neighbouring Pacific Island Countries face the daunting prospect of dealing with unprecedented national debt levels and the effects...
Fijian Drua women ready for the Tahs
Fijian Drua players have developed really well over the past few weeks.
This is according to their head coach, Mosese Rauluni.
Following their victory in the...
Waratahs wary of bullet Buna as minor premiers look to complete perfect season
The NSW Waratahs understand shutting down Fijian Drua fullback Atelaite Buna is crucial towards re-gaining the Super Rugby Women's title at Ballymore on Sunday.
The...
Fewer Tropical Cyclones observed than forecast over November 2023 to April 2024 in the southwest Pacific
The Pacific National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NHMS) heard fewer Tropical Cyclones (TCs) have been observed than were predicted in the southwest Pacific over...
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Tokelau faces major financial crisis after expulsion from key regional fisheries scheme
Tokelau is facing a major financial crisis after its membership in a crucial regional fisheries body was abruptly terminated.
The three‑atoll Aotearoa New Zealand territory,...
Australia, NZ pledge energy security and defence push for Pacific
Australia and New Zealand have pledged to strengthen support for Pacific Island countries facing supply chain disruptions and rising fuel costs, while deepening defence,...
Tuvalu says fossil fuel holdings revealed by AFP ‘not a good look’
Tuvalu’s prime minister voiced disappointment Friday over the island nation's fossil fuel holdings, after AFP revealed a trust fund for the climate change-threatened state...