Rare earths, rough seas: FSM at the crossroads of U.S-China resource rivalry
By Joyce McClure
China’s new restrictions on the export of rare earth minerals are reverberating across the Pacific, raising concerns that the Federated States of...
Pacific Response Group strengthens regional preparedness and unity
The Pacific region continues to strengthen its collective capacity to respond to disasters through the Pacific Response Group (PRG) — a regional initiative that...
Solomon Islands PM: Culture and Christian values must guide approach to LGBTQIA+ issues
Solomon Islands must consider its culture and Christian values when addressing issues relating to LGBTQIA+ people, says Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele.
His remarks follow an...
Pacific fisheries commission hopes to adopt albacore tuna harvest plan
The Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) hopes to adopt a management procedure for South Pacific albacore tuna at its annual meeting in Manila...
COP30 and COP31 will test middle powers in a climate of opportunity
Brazil and Australia must prove they can pivot from commodity extraction to clean industrial innovation.
By Martin Geissdoerfer, Trang Nguyen
With COP30 about to begin,...
Palau takes first step to building Humanitarian Warehouse
Palau has taken the first step to the construction of a warehouse, that will keep emergency supplies for disasters.
Ministers attending the 2nd Pacific Disaster...
Pacific Ministers endorse new Regional Disaster Coordination system
Pacific ministers have endorsed the creation of a new regional mechanism to improve coordination and delivery of humanitarian aid across the region.
The new system,...
ADB reveals new Disaster Risk Finance Plan for the Pacific
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revealed a new plan to boost disaster resilience across the Pacific, introducing financial tools and partnerships to help...
Civil Society key to stronger Disaster response
The Executive Director of the Pacific Islands Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (PIANGO), Emeline Siale Ilolahia, has called for stronger partnerships between governments and civil...
MSG stands in solidarity with FLNKS
The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) has reaffirmed its support for the UN Fourth Committee resolution on Kanaky–New Caledonia, adopted on 16 October 2025 in...
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“Pacific Media is vital for democracy: NZ foreign Minister Peters marks 10 Years of...
Winston Peters praised the role of Pacific media and reaffirmed New Zealand’s commitment to the region while celebrating the 10th anniversary of Pasifika TV...
COP31 still offers Australia and the Pacific a chance to reset global climate ambition
Three steps could turn the hosting compromise with Türkiye into real gains for the region and the world.
By Melanie Pill Georgia Hammersley Alexandre...
‘They don’t want us here’ – Moana coach Tana Umaga lashes out at rivals...
Moana Pasifika head coach Tana Umaga has distanced himself from a story linking him with a job in Dave Rennie’s new All Blacks regime...