New Zealand announces funding for Samoa amid China tensions
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced financial support for Samoa on a visit to the Pacific Island nation, as she seeks to...
Pangu leads, PNC jolted
-The ruling Pangu Pati and its coalition parties have 46 elected MPs in camp and are confident of forming the next government, says party...
New Zealand & Samoa re commit to the Treaty of Friendship
The lifelong friendship between Samoa and New Zealand, was cemented by a Treaty of Friendship signed 60 years ago yesterday, between Samoa’s first Prime...
Pope Francis welcomes Fijian President Katonivere
Pope Francis Monday received in audience at the Vatican's Apostolic Palace the President of Fiji, Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere.
The President met afterwards with Cardinal...
UN chief warns of ‘nuclear annihilation’
UN head Antonio Guterres warned Monday that a misunderstanding could spark nuclear destruction as the United States, Britain and France urged Russia to stop...
Kiribati border reopening to reinvigorate Tourism
The Kiribati border reopening on Monday 01 August 2022 is expected to revive the nation’s tourism sector since its international border closure in March...
Joyful families reunited as Tonga reopens border, night curfew continues
With hugs and tears families were reunited at Tonga's Fua'amotu International Airport, after arriving on an Air New Zealand, the first flight as Tonga...
Visiting Electoral Observer Mission meet with Cook Islands political leaders
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration secretary Tepaeru Herrmann has welcomed the Pacific Islands Forum Electoral Observer Mission (EOM) to the Cook Islands.
The Mission...
ONOC Digest – Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
ONOC is delivering this Digest in partnership with The Reporters’ Academy and the Pacific Islands News Association(PINA).
OCEANIA’S DAY AT THE GAMES - DAY 3
Monday...
World Rugby Sevens Series to undergo “sportainment” revamp before Paris 2024
The World Rugby Sevens Series is set to include an equal number of men's and women's teams and stop at new locations under plans...
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Cocaine-linked vessel departs Cook Islands after ‘necessary remedial work’
The vessel, which was intercepted with tonnes of cocaine before arriving in Rarotonga under a distress call for engine repairs, departed Avatiu Port on...
Cook Islands and U.S establish strategic framework for critical minerals research and supply chain...
The Cook Islands and the United States have agreed a non-binding Framework for Engagement and Cooperation to strengthen supply chains for critical minerals and...
ABG to establish Bougainville Bureau of Statistics, strengthening data-driven planning and governance
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) is progressing the establishment of a Bougainville Bureau of Statistics, a major step toward strengthening evidence-based planning, accountable governance,...