Investment driving women’s football impetus in Oceania as New Zealand reach Paris 2024
A key focus for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & Aotearoa New Zealand™ was creating a long-term legacy for both host nations,...
More than 60 bodies recovered from PNG, Government must act quickly to stop the fighting
Australia stands ready to support Papua New Guinea authorities in quelling violence after more than 60 people were killed in a “very disturbing” massacre.
Prime...
At least 53 men killed in PNG tribal fighting
Papua New Guinea police say at least 53 people have died in a massacre in the country’s Highlands.
A ghastly sight as a picture of...
Pacific preparations for INC-4 provides common understanding on key issues ahead of Ottawa
Fourteen Pacific countries have taken a step closer to finalise their preparations, with a common understanding of key issues, for the next round of...
Palau urges Australia to push U.S for funding, warning China could force Pacific to ‘sacrifice’ Taiwan
The president of Palau has called on Australia to intervene in negotiations with Washington over funding for the Pacific as he warns that Beijing...
Albert Nicholas appointed Deputy Prime Minister
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has confirmed the appointment of Albert Nicholas as the country's Deputy Prime Minister (DPM).
The Avatiu–Ruatonga–Palmerston MP holds the...
World’s top emitters need to be reminded, despite pledges to Pacific Resilient Facility
The fight against climate change is no longer a scientific issue but also a political one, as the mitigation and adaptation needs of the...
Australian PM reaffirms backing for PNG NRL side
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has doubled down on his support for ARLC chairman Peter V’landys’ National Rugby League (NRL) expansion bid, calling for...
Rebels end pre-season on high with comeback Fijian Drua week
Fullback Andrew Kellaway has marshalled Melbourne to a morale-boosting 26-21 victory over Fijian Drua in their final Super Rugby Pacific trial, ending a tough...
Pacific Resilience Facility gains momentum
Zarak Khan, Director of Programmes and Initiatives at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat Friday laid out the roadmap for the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF)...
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MCC touts Pacific, Fiji partnerships as strategic alternative to China’s Belt and Road
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has highlighted its work in Fiji and the wider Pacific as part of a broader U.S strategy to strengthen...
Vanuatu Opposition demands Gov’t apology over failed Matthew and Hunter negotiations
Vanuatu Opposition Leader Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau has called on Prime Minister Jotham Napat and Deputy Prime Minister Johnny Koanapo to apologise to the people...
Indigenous leaders tell governments ‘no more tokenism’ before COP31
As Pacific communities lose homes, coastlines and even the resting places of their ancestors to rising seas, Indigenous have delivered a blunt message to...