Climate crisis an ‘existential threat’ for developing nations, Commonwealth head says
Many small island states live in fear of natural disasters, as unprecedented storms become more frequent, says Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland.
Natural disasters had increased...
Seafood industry joins chorus of groups calling for halt to deep-sea mining plans
Seafood groups representing a third of the world’s tuna trade as well as major supermarket suppliers are the latest groups to call for a...
Changes to minimum hours guarantee for Pacific Island workers will reduce flexibility, farmers say
Farmers have criticised the introduction of a 30-hour weekly guarantee for workers under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme, claiming it is out of...
WWF-Pacific unveils revitalised Strategic Plan to tackle pressing challenges in the Pacific
The office of the World Wide Fund for Nature in the Pacific (WWF-Pacific) is proud to announce the launch of its revitalised 2025 Strategic...
Flying Fijians allowances increased; contracts signed: FRU
The Fiji Rugby Union Administrator says contracts for the Fiji Water Flying Fijian players have been signed with the approval of the Pacific Players...
Otago Highlanders sign Moana Pasifika winger Timoci Tavatavanawai
The Otago Highlanders have added one of Super Rugby’s most damaging ball carriers and a 22-test Welsh playmaker to their squad for 2024.
Timoci Tavatavanawai,...
Solomon Islands Stadium funding is a grant, not loan from china: Dr Rodgers
Chair of the National Hosting Authority (NHA) of the Sol2023 Pacific Games, Dr Jimmie Rodgers has clarified that the People’s Republic of China (PRC)...
PNG NRL bid can wait, Build pathways first: Melbourne Storm centre Olam
Papua New Guinea should focus on developing young talent instead of bidding to be the 18th National Rugby League (NRL) franchise, says Melbourne Storm...
UN nuclear watchdog boss defends position on Japan’s wastewater dump
The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog has told RNZ Pacific its standards are not outdated.
It comes as nuclear activists raise concerns about the...
Solomon Islands signs controversial policing pact with China
China and Solomon Islands have signed a deal on police cooperation as part of an upgrade of their relations to a “comprehensive strategic partnership”,...
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Playing his farewell World Cup campaign for Papua New Guinea, Rhyse Martin has helped steer the Kumuls to a gritty 42-18 win over Lebanon.
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