Macron plans a new political statute for New Caledonia
By Nic Maclellan in Noumea
In a major speech in Noumea, French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed he would forge ahead to seek changes to the...
France’s Macron announces initiative to preserve primary forests of PNG
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Friday a partnership to "remunerate" Papua New Guinea for its efforts to preserve the primary forest.
The first of...
International talks end without go-ahead for deep-sea mining
An international meeting in Jamaica to negotiate rules over deep-sea mining has ended with no green light to start industrial-scale mining and with an...
Taiwan sends vessels to South Pacific allies to repel illegal fishing boats
Taiwan on Friday donated two multipurpose Coast Guard patrol vessels to Tuvalu, its diplomatic ally in the South Pacific.
The agreement inking ceremony was attended...
Manu Samoa stick to RWC plan, Japan holds off Tonga in Pacific Nations Cup
It was a tough loss for the Manu Samoa on Saturday as they went down to the Flying Fijians in the build up to...
Flying Fijians secure second win against Samoa
Flying Fijians proved out to be the strongest opponent when they defeated their arch-rivals Manu Samoa 33-19 at Apia Park Saturday.
With 12 changes after...
New Zealand’s first rugby league participation at Pacific Games hailed as “great opportunity”
New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) chief executive Greg Peters has claimed the country fielding a women's under-23 team at the Solomon Islands 2023 Pacific...
U.S to bolster PNG security
Papua New Guinea’s leadership is promising “cascading” benefits from growing military and security cooperation with the United States following the first visit by a...
Nanaia Mahuta shuts door on NZ joining AUKUS after U.S says it’s ‘very much open’
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta has shut the door on joining the AUKUS alliance, a military pact that's basing nuclear submarines in...
Climate Litigation Report reveals spike in cases demanding action
The total number of court cases focused on climate action has more than doubled since 2017 and is growing worldwide, according to a new...
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El Niño declared as drought and cyclone risks increase: Tonga Meteorological Service
Tonga has declared that El Niño conditions are now in force, with meteorologists warning of increased drought risk, reduced rainfall and a potentially more...
UNESCO launches consultation on fair payment for news in the digital age
UN cultural agency UNESCO has launched a global consultation process to inform its Draft Guidance on Fair Compensation for News, particularly as online platforms...
WHO and UNAIDS warn HIV gains at risk as funding cuts threaten AIDS response
By Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, and Eamonn Murphy, UNAIDS Regional Director for Asia-Pacific and Eastern Europe and...