Further NZ improvements to Pacific visitor visa settings
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Immigration Minister Erica Stanford have announced further changes to visitor visa settings for Pacific people, making it...
Trump-aligned think tank proposes ‘Pacific Charter’, greater U.S involvement in the region
An American right-wing think tank is proposing a "Pacific Charter" that advocates for a greater United States presence in the region.
The Heritage Foundation, closely...
Pacific Finance Ministers to convene in Marshall Islands for key 2026 Forum Economic Ministers Meeting
The Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) will be held in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) from 22-24 June this year, and preparations...
Women’s rights are regressing worldwide, warns UN gender equality chief
As an increase in conflicts leads to a significant spike in gender-based violence, women across the world face a “justice gap” with discriminatory laws...
Review of constitution to be conducted lawfully, transparently: Fiji Justice Minister
The review of Fiji’s Constitution will be conducted lawfully, transparently and with meaningful public participation, Minister for Justice and acting Attorney-General Siromi Turaga told...
Rapa Nui leaders push to reconnect with Polynesia as isolation grows post-pandemic
Rapa Nui sits at the eastern edge of the Polynesian world but its leaders say the island is becoming increasingly cut off from the...
How will the conflict in the Middle East affect economies in Asia and Pacific?
By Albert Park and Matteo Lanzafame
Geopolitical risk is again at the centre of the global economic outlook. While Asia and the Pacific has limited...
A New Home for Fiji Rugby
A historic milestone for Fiji Rugby.
With the lodging of our application for a 60-acre block of land on Saweni Beach Road, we take the...
Super Rugby Women’s Draw confirmed for 2026 season
The NSW Waratahs take on the Queensland Reds in the Grand Final of SMARTECH Super Rugby Women's 2025 at North Sydney Oval.
The 2026 Super...
Forum SG Waqa urges stronger Pacific legal capacity at treaty law workshop
The Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Baron Waqa, has called for stronger legal capacity across the region as Pacific countries engage more...
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UN Continental Shelf Body reviews Fiji Joint Submissions at 66th Session
The Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf has concluded its 66th session at United Nations Headquarters, with Pacific submissions among those reviewed.
The...
Women burned at the stake in modern-day witch trial ‘epidemic’
Kevin once led a mob to burn nine ‘sorcerers’. The Telegraph went to Papua New Guinea to find out why accusations persist
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Niue sets 02 May election date as Assembly to be dissolved
After months of anticipation, Niue will go to the polls on Saturday, 02 May for its general election following confirmation in the final sitting...