Japan restarts nuclear power plant almost 15 years since Fukushima disaster
The world's biggest nuclear power plant has been restarted for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, its Japanese operator confirmed, despite persistent...
American Samoa, Google ink deal to build fiber optic cable linking to Bulikula
American Samoa has signed an agreement with Google to build a fiber-optic cable connecting the U.S territory to Fiji and French Polynesia as part...
Deep sea mining is the next geopolitical frontline – and the Pacific is in the crosshairs
When the United States recently escalated its confrontation with Venezuela - carrying out strikes in Caracas and capturing President Nicolás Maduro - the moves...
Eight state-of-the-art venues across Australia to host Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027
Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 took an exciting step forward today with the announcement of the eight world-class stadiums that will host matches across...
New Zealand and Palau eye the next two Pacific Forums
New Zealand and Palau have agreed to cooperate closely on Pacific regional issues, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.
“As the next two hosts of the...
New Caledonia agreement signed in Paris
By Nic Maclellan
After four days of talks in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron and five parliamentary groups from New Caledonia have signed the Elysée-Oudinot...
Climate Security in the Pacific: Emerging trends, priorities and solutions
Pacific Island countries are among those most affected by climate change. Rising sea levels, shifting rainfall patterns and increasing extreme weather events threaten land,...
Auckland FC see off impressive Vanuatu United FC
Auckland FC have made it two wins from two in their OFC Pro League campaign, but they were made to work hard by Vanuatu...
OFC Pro League matches postponed due to severe weather
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) advises that, due to adverse weather conditions and severe weather warnings currently in place for the Auckland region, the...
Another New Caledonia agreement signed in Paris
New Caledonia's politicians and French President Emmanuel Macron have signed a new political and financial agreement concerning the French Pacific territory.
The Elysée-Oudinot Accord was...
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Senior UN climate leaders are getting behind countries mobilising this week for a transition away from fossil fuels at a groundbreaking event in Colombia.
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Fiji Parliament ratified PRF in uninanimous vote, pushes debt free-climate funding
Fiji’s Parliament has unanimously approved the ratification of the agreement to establish the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) Wednesday, marking a significant step toward strengthening...
Fiji Government split on Emergency Powers; Polls won’t be automatically delayed
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says a State of Emergency is “very seriously” being considered to tackle Fiji’s growing drug crisis, even as his own...