Port Moresby suppresses West Papua flag raising ahead of Indonesian president’s visit
Authorities in Papua New Guinea have clamped down on displays of the West Papuan independence flag ahead of the Indonesian president’s visit to the...
Australian Foreign Minister to visit Marshall Islands
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong will travel to the Marshall Islands this week to further strengthen Australia's genuine and longstanding partnerships in the Pacific.
Australia...
Chinese hospital ship to visit Pacific to boost ‘responsible’ image
China is sending a military-run hospital ship to the Pacific to where it will call in at Kiribati, Tonga, Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands and...
The country’s only newspaper, Niue Star turns 30
Last month marks the 30th anniversary since the first issue of Niue Star was published on the 11th of June 1993.
The family owned newspaper...
Seabed mining could sink the fishing industry
Drilling for minerals in the deep sea could begin soon, as the regulatory body moves to finalise rules and could start considering mining applications...
Challenge to find best team starts now: Flying Fijians coach Raiwalui
Flying Fijians Head Coach Simon Raiwalui says with a blockbuster line-up, the challenge in finding the best team to represent Fiji at the Rugby...
Fiji Rugby Union may seek assistance from public: Mazey
I will go out and ask every Fijian for $1 (US$0.50C) to help clear our debt. Fiji Rugby Union interim chairperson Peter Mazey said...
Semi-final places up for grabs on final day of U20 Championship pool stage
The eyes of the rugby world will be on Stellenbosch and Cape Town on Tuesday as the World Rugby U20 Championship 2023 prepares for...
PNG Parliament to decide on Bougainville referendum results
Bougainville Affairs Minister Manasseh Makiba says the Bougainville Peace Agreement and the Constitution allows for Parliament to make a decision on the 2019 Bougainville...
Xanana Gusmao inaugurated East Timor Prime Minister
East Timor independence fighter Xanana Gusmao was inaugurated as prime minister of Southeast Asia's youngest democracy on Saturday, marking his return to power almost...
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China tests long-range missile in South Pacific in move Australia condemns as ‘destabilising to...
China has conducted a long-range missile test in the South Pacific just hours after Australia signed a defence agreement with Fiji, sparking condemnation from...
NZ accuses China of going against peace and stability of Pacific
New Zealand says China's testing of nuclear-capable weapons into the South Pacific is at odds with peace and stability in the Islands region.
China briefed...
Historic Vuvale Union strengthens Fiji-Australia security partnership
Australia and Fiji have signed two landmark treaties that elevate their bilateral relationship into a new strategic partnership, with Prime Ministers Sitiveni Rabuka and...