Australia lacks ‘legitimate objective’ in fast-tracking Nauru deportations, Labor-led committee finds
The Albanese government does not have a “legitimate objective” in denying fair hearings to those set to be deported to Nauru and could place...
Australia gets PNG ‘pukpuk’ defence pact over the line
Australia and Papua New Guinea have inked a landmark mutual defence pact, while playing down a lack of unity behind the deal in Port...
Bougainville President Toroama announces Caretaker Government
Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama has announced the caretaker Bougainville Executive Council (BEC) following a formal swearing-in ceremony presided over by Resident Judge, Justice Peter...
NZ Green MP questions Sāmoa shipwreck payout, warns peace declaration at risk
Green MP Teanau Tuiono is questioning whether the New Zealand government’s $6 million (US$5.84 million) payout to Sāmoa is enough to address the damage...
Solomon Islands PM Manele confirms urgent action to close legal gaps on meth and other drugs
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has confirmed that the government is working urgently to address existing legal gaps that hinder the effective prosecution...
Why loss and damage matter in the Pacific
By Cushla Loomb
For many Pacific Island nations, climate change isn’t a distant threat or an abstract statistic – it’s an everyday reality reshaping homes,...
PNG names Prime Minister’s 13 squads for annual clash
The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League has named its squad lists for the annual Prime Minister’s 13 clash in Port Moresby.
Chairman Sandis Tsaka...
Honiara primed to host FIBA Melanesian Cup 2025
The Solomon Islands is gearing up to make history as host of the inaugural FIBA Melanesian Cup 2025, with organizers reporting smooth progress in...
FLNKS leader calls for UN–Pacific Forum mechanism to resolve New Caledonia crisis
The President of the UC–FLNKS and Nationalist Group in the Congress of New Caledonia, Pierre Chanel Tein Tutugoro, has issued an urgent international appeal...
NZDF marks one year since HMNZS Manawanui sinking, pays SAT10 million to Samoa
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has marked one year since the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui off the coast of Samoa, reaffirming its commitment...
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Opposition leader Wale raises concern over lack of Polynesian representation in Solomon Islands Cabinet
Solomon Islands Opposition leader Matthew Wale has raised concerns about the absence of Polynesian representation in the country’s Cabinet following a recent ministerial reshuffle,...
Palau Senate rejects key President Whipps appointments, Deepening executive-legislative rift
The Palau Senate has again declined to advance three key nominations by President Surangel Whipps Jr, deepening tensions between the executive and legislative branches...
U.S bars Palau Senate president, former Marshall Islands mayor from entry
The United States on Tuesday barred Palau Senate President Hokkons Baules and his family from entering the U.S, accusing him of corruption linked to...