New Zealand break Fiji hearts with 94th minute winner
New Zealand have clinched the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship after a dramatic 1- 0 last-minute winner in Papeete.
With only seconds remaining, Katie Pugh sealed...
Tahiti overcome Tonga to clinch third place at OFC U-16 Women’s Championship
Tahiti have taken third place at the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship in Papeete following a high-scoring encounter with Tonga at Stade Pater.
Despite going behind...
‘When Pacific region pulls together, the world listens’
Australian scientist Dr Kelly Strzepek, Tuesday emphasised the importance of having the Pacific region make the decision on how to conduct energy transition.
“We no...
U.S Ambassador says interest in the Pacific transcends the U.S and China
The United States Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa says the potential for growth in the Pacific is the driving force behind global interest...
Samoa Agreement to be signed in Samoa in November: New EU Ambassador to Fiji
The new Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to the Pacific, Barbara Plinkert presented her credentials to the President of Fiji, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere,...
Pacific nations unite in a determined effort to combat Plastic Pollution
In a resounding call to action, Pacific Ocean Commissioner, Dr Filimon Manoni, has united Pacific nations to address the escalating crisis of plastic pollution...
Australia to help finance Tonga port as climate worsens Pacific infrastructure gap
Australia said it will grant AUD$31 million (US$20 million) to Tonga to complete a vital port upgrade, boosting funds from the Asian Development Bank...
Cook Islands social protection policy has been in place since the 1960s
The Pacific Island nation of Cook Islands, with just over 17,000 population, has one of the most comprehensive social protection policy in the Asia...
COVID19 exposed vulnerabilities in social protection systems in the Asia Pacific region
The COVI19 pandemic has reshaped the world exposing vulnerabilities in social protection systems – forcing governments to re-evaluate the impacts on their citizens, particularly...
NZ government ‘welcomes’ U.S diplomatic relations with Cook Islands and Niue
The New Zealand government has given its full blessing to Cook Islands and Niue establishing diplomatic relations with the United States.
At the U.S-Pacific summit...
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Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice Chancellor Dr Transform Aqorau has challenged Pacific leaders and regional institutions to assess whether decades of regional declarations...
Pacific leaders call for stronger regional cooperation at Pacific Peace and Security dialogue
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Tuvalu marks 80 Years since Kioa purchase, PM Teo honours Vaitupu vision
Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo has paid tribute to the foresight of Vaitupu leaders who purchased Kioa Island in Fiji 80 years ago, describing...