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International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach claimed the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics will be a Games for the whole Pacific region on a visit to the host city. Bach attended an Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) Olympics Unleashed event, which saw young people participating in a series of sporting activities. The visit continued Bach's Oceanian tour, following his attendance at...

Fullback Josh Moorby scored three tries and winger Wes Goosen two as the Wellington-based Hurricanes beat the Fijian Drua 67-5 on Sunday in a match which saw three notable debuts in Super Rugby Pacific. The Hurricanes unveiled a special new talent in 21-year-old No. 8 Tyler Laubscher, who had numerous carries and a key role in several of the Hurricanes’...

Coach Darren Coleman is a relieved man after the NSW Waratahs dug deep to secure a vital 26-20 Super Rugby Pacific comeback win over Moana Pasifika in Auckland. Tackle-shedding centre Izaia Perese starred as the Waratahs overturned a 17-point first-half deficit to keep their finals hopes alive on Saturday. Despite the defeat, there were still joyous celebrations for Moana Pasifika as...

Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele has rejected claims that the security treaty with China provides for the establishment of a military or naval base. This came after some Solomon Islands traditional partners, members of United Nation, talked about a ‘red line’ and ‘responding appropriately’ should China set up a military base in Solomon Islands. There are even talk of invasion...

Fijian law enforcement executed a seizure warrant freezing the Motor Yacht Amadea (the Amadea), a 348-foot luxury vessel owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov. Fijian law enforcement, with the support and assistance of the U.S Federal Bureau of Investigations (FFB)I, acted pursuant to a mutual legal assistance request from the U.S Department of Justice following issuance of a seizure...

All Members of Solomon Islands Parliament are expected to visit their constituencies to explain to their voters’ government’s intention to extend the current life of the 11th Parliament. This was revealed by Prime Minister Manasseh while responding to deliberations on the speech from the Governor General Sir David Vunagi. Sogavare said government’s intention is to accommodate the Pacific Games and allow...

Australia could rebuild ties with the Pacific by co-hosting international climate talks in 2024 with its smaller and most vulnerable neighbours. A report issued by the Australia Institute on Friday suggests hosting the event could ease diplomatic rifts, tackle climate change on the frontline, and bring economic benefits from tourism. Richie Merzian, a director at the independent think tank, said partnering...

Vanuatu Prime Minister Bob Loughman has warned that the survival of the Pacific is in peril if the world's biggest polluters continue to put profit over people and planet, in Suva overnight. Prime Minister Loughman made the remarks at the launch event for a powerful coalition of civil society groups who have come together to support the Government of Vanuatu's...

Australian Labor foreign affairs spokeswoman Penny Wong has hinted at how she would handle the deteriorating relationship with the Solomon Islandsif Labor wins government. Responding to a ramping up of rhetoric by Solomons Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare this week, Senator Wong said the regional security of the Pacific “goes beyond any single leader or any single nation”. Speaking on ABC News...

Fijiana 15s head coach Senirusi Seruvakula has made several changes to his side to face the Australian Wallaroos at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane tonight. Sereima Leweniqila will captain the side from the base of the scrum. The match kicks off at 7pm. Fijiana (1-15): Joma Rubuti, Karalaini Naisewa, Vika Matarugu, Jade Coates, Merevesi Ofakimalino, Ema Adivitaloga. Emma Masi, Sereima Leweniqila (c), Reijieli...