NZ Customs Minister says aid to the Pacific should eventually end and become investment
The Minister for Customs says New Zealand’s traditional aid to the Pacific “has to have an end” and must be paired with long-term investment.
Speaking...
Pacific climate advocates welcome pre-COP31 meeting in Fiji and Tuvalu
Climate advocates across the Pacific will now prepare for the pre-COP31 meetings in Fiji and Tuvalu, with the Pacific Islands Forum confirming the hosts...
China is reaping all the profits”: Palau president urges more private U.S investment in Pacific
In an exclusive interview with Hawaii News Now, Palau President Surangel Whipps, Jr, talked about efforts to attract more U.S investment in the region...
Former Cook Islands PM urges continued Cook Islands–New Zealand partnership
Former Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna says constitutional ties remain vital as funding suspension discussions continue behind closed doors
Speaking on Pacific Mornings, Puna...
Tonga Rugby Union chief says partnership with Moana Pasifika ‘not in perfect harmony’
The cancellation of a Super Rugby match in Tonga next month has reignited debate over funding, player pathways, and the sustainability of elite rugby...
Australia welcomes decision to host pre-COP in Fiji and Tuvalu
Australia welcomes the Pacific Islands Forum announcement that Fiji and Tuvalu will bring the world to the Pacific as part of the pre-COP climate...
Solomon Islands PM Manele calls for Pacific-led solutions to advance investment and security partnerships
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, MP has called for Pacific-led solutions to advance investment and security partnerships as the Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security...
Japan to deploy missiles to island near Taiwan by 2031, says defence minister
Japan will deploy missiles to a tiny island near Taiwan within five years, its defence minister has said, in a move that is likely...
Pacific to host key COP31 Pre-Summit talks in Fiji and Tuvalu
The Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum and Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Jeremiah Manele, has announced that the Pacific will host key lead-up...
Vanuatu tables energy, airport priorities at Hawaii Summit
Vanuatu secured limited but important discussions at the Pacific Agenda Investment, Security and Shared Prosperity Summit in Hawaii this week, with two priority projects...
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Papua New Guineans in Middle East to be identified before assistance
Papua New Guinea nationals living and working in the Middle East are yet to be identified before assistance is sought from the Australian government...
Solomon Islands, PNG reaffirm sovereignty in 10th Joint Border talks
The Governments of Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea have completed the 10th Joint Border Committee (JBC) Meeting in Noro, reaffirming their shared commitment...
Dave Rennie becomes first All Blacks coach of Pacific heritage
Dave Rennie has been appointed head coach of the All Blacks through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup, becoming the first person of Pacific...