New rugby competition ‘bad news’ for Samoa, Tonga
Tier two rugby nations are likely to be unhappy with today's World Rugby announcement of new competitions and an expanded World Cup, says 1News...
Rugby World Cup 2027 expanded to 24 teams
The men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia will feature 24 teams after the World Rugby Council approved historic reimagination of the competition format,...
PNG eyeing ‘two-Test series’ with Fiji as chance to jump Tonga in rankings
The Kumuls are treating back-to-back Pacific Championships games against Fiji as a two-Test series as they strive to climb above Tonga and Samoa in...
Cook Islands ‘gem in the Pacific’ steps up preparations to say ‘Kia Orana’ to Pacific Leaders
The island of Aitutaki in the Cook Islands, with a population of just over 1,800 people is leaving no stone unturned as it prepares...
Pacific Least Developed Countries need to address climate and development challenges together
The climate crisis and development challenges pose a mutually reinforcing threat to the growth prospects of Pacific Island Least Developed Countries(LDCs) and need to...
Governor worried about Guam’s security amid burgeoning regional tensions
Investing in Guam infrastructure will boost the island’s resilience amid the growing threats of geopolitical conflicts in which the territory is strategically positioned on...
Hungary’s president to visit PNG
President of Hungary Katalin Novak will arrive in Port Moresby for a State visit Wednesday.
Prime Minister James Marape said Novak will be arriving with...
U.S Coast Guard sets up anti-illegal fishing centre for Indo-Pacific
The U.S Coast Guard has opened a dedicated unit on illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in order to support the service's expanding consultation and...
Fiji Airways announces major sponsorships for 2024
Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline has announced major sports sponsorships for next year, welcoming onboard new partners and increasing investments for existing partners.
2024 will...
Pacific Islands Forum Meeting preparations on track, says Cook Islands PM
With the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting just around two weeks away, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says they have received confirmation from...
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HIV cases could reach 9,000 – Fiji Assistant Health Minister tells Parliament
Fiji could soon have close to 9,000 people living with HIV, a figure that will place growing pressure on the country’s public health system,...
NZ PM Christopher Luxon to visit Samoa, Tonga to meet new PMs
New Zealand Prime Minister has announced he will visit Samoa and Tonga later this week, for what will be the government's first comprehensive engagements...
Technology must be affordable, reliable for small islands,’ Palau President urges at World Ocean...
Palau President Surange lWhipps Jr called for “sustained collaboration and equitable access to technology” as cornerstones of ocean governance, delivering the keynote at the...