PNG PM James Marape urges Australia to not ‘give up’ on his country in historic parliament address
The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape has urged Australia to not “give up” on his country during an historic address to...
Winston Peters and Shane Reti make Cook Islands climate change announcement
Tackling the impacts of climate change is a key focus for New Zealand, with a total of $16.5 million (US$10 million) to go to...
Media policy in vetting process: PNG Information Minister
Papua New Guinea’s National Media Development Policy is going through the Social, Law and Order Sector Heads vetting and clearance process before it is...
Fiji Cabinet approves medicinal cannabis industry establishment after nationwide consultations
Following extensive consultations and careful deliberation, the Fiji Cabinet has given the green light to establish the medicinal cannabis industry in the country.
A Taskforce...
The Oceania Rugby U20s Challenge – Auckland Igniting a new era of Pacific Rugby talent
Oceania Rugby and Moana Pasifika are delighted to announce a strategic partnership aimed at launching a new age-grade competition designed to reinvigorate U20s pathway...
PM Albanese extends warm welcome and solidarity to PNG PM Marape in Australian Parliament
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Thursday extended a warm welcome to Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape at the Australian Parliament in Canberra...
Winston Peters: Polynesia trip is not about AUKUS
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says his visit to Polynesia is not part of efforts to ease reservations about New Zealand joining...
Vanuatu Electoral Commission to use simple majority rule for referendum vote count: Kaltamat
The Vanuatu Electoral Commission will adopt the “simple majority” rule for counting referendum votes.
This decision was revealed by the Chairman of the Electoral Commission,...
NZ Government to give $20m to help Pacific better respond to extreme weather events
New Zealand will provide $20 million (US$12.2 million) towards an initiative aimed at strengthening severe weather and early warning capabilities in the Pacific region.
Foreign...
NZ – Tongan-leg of trip reaffirms ‘brotherly’ relationship
The government's 2024 Pacific Mission, led by New Zealand deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters and Minister for Pacific Peoples Dr...
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Pacific leaders seek US$500m resilience fund as climate impacts worsen
Pacific leaders are calling on governments, development partners and private investors to help raise US$500 million for the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), warning that...
Forum Chair backs Australia’s COP31 role as Albanese defends conference spending
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended the cost of hosting and participating in COP31, saying climate action is a matter of Australia's national...
Multilateral Development Banks commit US$103 billion in climate finance as COP31 pushes implementation
Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) provided US$103 billion in climate finance to low- and middle-income countries in 2025 and mobilised a further US$35 billion in...