We can’t blame the weather: Crusaders Sevu Reece
Fiji-born Crusaders winger Sevu Reece says they cannot blame the weather for their 25-24 Super Rugby Pacific Round 3 25-24 loss to the Swire...
“We’re survivors:” Marshall Islands leaders look to Hawaii for adapting to climate change crisis
Within the next 40 years, the Marshall Islands will cease to exist.
That’s according to the Kwajalein Atoll Sustainability Laboratory (KASL), citing U.S Department of...
Plan to increase PNG Cabinet
The Papua New Guinea Government plans to increase the size of its 33-member Cabinet by amending the Prime Minister and National Executive Council Act...
Who could be WHO’s next Western Pacific leader?
There are hopes a Pacific person will head the Western Pacific region for the World Health Organisation (WHO).
It follows the sacking of regional director...
Tokelau welcomes new head of government
Tokelau has a new Ulu-o-Tokelau, or head of government, Kelihiano Kalolo.
In a statement, National Public Service general manager Tino Vitale said the general fono...
Moetai Brotherson seeks presidency in French Polynesia
By Nic Maclellan
Moetai Brotherson of the independence party Tavini Huira’atira no Te Ao Ma’ohi has announced he will run for the Presidency of...
China condemns Japanese plan to release Fukushima water
China has condemned a Japanese plan to release treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, demanding that Tokyo first...
World Bank Provides US$9.5 million grant in disaster response for Vanuatu
The World Bank has disbursed a US$9.5 million (VUV 1.13 billion) grant to support the Government of Vanuatu’s response to Severe Tropical Cyclones Judy...
Pacific countries support establishment of Science-Policy Panel to manage chemicals, waste and prevent pollution
Pacific countries have added their voice to a growing chorus of support for the establishment of a science-policy panel to contribute further to the...
Outgoing president of Micronesia accuses China of bribery, threats and interference
China is engaged in “political warfare” in the Pacific, the outgoing president of the Federated States of Micronesia has alleged in an excoriating letter,...
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Naoero backs fair seabed governance as ISA extends NORI exploration contract
The Republic of Naoero has reaffirmed its call for fair, transparent and workable seabed governance after the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Council approved a...
Pacific summit to put ‘human face’ on climate change
Foreign leaders are being urged to not avert their gaze from the impacts of climate change and witness them firsthand in the Pacific region.
Tuvalu...
‘Listen to the Pacific’: NZ urged to rethink regional approach
New Zealand needs to rethink how it engages with its Pacific neighbours, focusing more on listening and partnership than pressure, University of Canterbury Professor...