Poll suggests tension in Pacific Games hosts over Chinese influence
An opinion poll conducted in the Solomon Islands which is about to host the 2023 Pacific Games seems to reveal concerns over the extent...
‘Massive X-factor’: Wallabies legend says stacked Tonga can be World Cup giant-killers
Armed with ex-Wallabies Israel Folau and Adam Coleman, and five former All Blacks, Tonga coach Toutai Kefu says the “massive X-factor” in his Rugby...
FIFA announces Women’s World Cup 2023 will be live and free for Pacific viewers
FIFA has awarded free-to-air rights to next month’s FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand to 24 free-to-air broadcasters in...
‘Do we have to win everytime to be treated right?’: Fijiana captain calls out Fiji Rugby Union
Fiji's women's rugby captain Sereima Leweniqila has called on the Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) to pay the Fijiana players what they are owed.
Leweniqila made...
Fiji, New Zealand sign agreement to boost defence ties
New Zealand and Fiji have signed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) to further strengthen the defence relationship between both Pacific partners.
New Zealand Defence...
Climate change can no longer be considered as a distant threat: Fiji deputy PM
Fiji's Minister for Finance Biman Prasad today highlighted that climate change can no longer be considered as a distant threat as it is happening...
Adventure and Cultural tourism will deliver bigger returns for the Pacific: World Bank
The Pacific region has a unique opportunity to redefine its tourism industry and foster more inclusive and sustainable growth, according to a new report...
Bougainville results to be tabled in PNG parliament this year
- Bougainville Affairs Minister Manasseh Makiba says the referendum results will be tabled in Parliament before the end of the year.
“In accordance with section...
No ‘cracks’ in Fiji Coalition Government, says deputy PM Kamikamica
Fiji's deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica says there is no division in the People’s Coalition Government; but adds the issues raised would be dealt...
Pacific Islands Forum: An enduring commitment – Australia PM Albanese
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will today meet Henry Puna, the Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, in Canberra.
As the pre-eminent institution of...
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PNG among 12 countries hit by new U.S visa bond rule
The United States State Department is expanding its visa bond programme to 50 countries, including Papua New Guinea, requiring some travelers to pay up...
Cook Islands PM Brown reaffirms relationship with NZ
Prime Minister Mark Brown has reaffirmed that the Cook Islands’ relationship with Aotearoa New Zealand 'remains enduring, grounded in shared history, values, and mutual...
Deep-sea mining target area moves closer to Guam
Guam leaders vowed to continue fighting the U.S federal government's plans to lease 69 million acres of seabed near Guam for mining of rare...