Kanak young people will ‘never give up’ – journalist
The young people on the streets in New Caledonia are saying they will "never give up" pushing back on France's hold on the territory,...
ADF Defence aircraft poised for New Caledonia evacuation
Australians stranded in New Caledonia could be offered a route home if a military aircraft is allowed into the island nation.
At least six people...
Fiji’s elevated and updated Vuvale partnership with Australia
“Australia has announced its agreement for the servicing and maintenance of all patrol boats under the Pacific Patrol Boat Programme in Fiji’s revitalised shipbuilding,...
NRL and Australian federal government closing in on $600m deal to launch PNG rugby league team
The Australian federal government and the NRL are closing in on a deal worth up to $600 million (US$400 million to secure a new...
Samoa rugby 7s team on the edge of disaster, while Pacific rivals Tonga still hope to replace the Manu in the World Series core group next season
The first-ever World Rugby 7s grand final will be played in Madrid in two weeks' time, with eight teams in contention including Fiji.
However, Samoa...
Vuvale partnership renewal boosts Pacific Labour Mobility
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has announced the renewal of the Vuvale Partnership between Fiji and Australia, which aims to facilitate seamless two-way travel...
Glen Jackson appointed Fijian Drua coach
The Board of Fijian Drua has appointed highly respected coach Glen Jackson as Head Coach for the Men’s team.
Jackson is currently the Swire Shipping...
French forces launch ‘major operation’ to open route to New Caledonia’s restive capital
French forces launched a "major operation" on Sunday to regain control of a road linking New Caledonia's capital Noumea to the main international airport,...
U.S proposes new defence site in Palau
The U.S military is proposing a new defence site in Palau as part of its strategy to beef up regional security amid escalating tensions...
Antigua and Barbuda PM hopes for high impact conference charting course for small island States
The fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) is heading to Antigua and Barbuda later this month with “human survivability and protecting...
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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...