Tongan court rules law does not apply to a noble
Tonga's Appeal Court has upheld a decision saying a law did not apply to a nobleman.
A member of Parliament, a nobles' representative, was elected...
A nuclear-fuelled debate over Japan’s wastewater release
By Chris Bartlett
Japan’s plan to release treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima reactor into the ocean has its supporters but is causing...
A deep dive into the reality of radioactive water
By David Krofcheck, Auckland University
When people go for a swim in an ocean, they are literally bathing in a sea of natural radiation.
The...
Alternatives to dumping Fukushima wastewater into the Pacific
By Robert Richmond
Japan plans to dump treated, radioactively contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific but it could be used...
UK, PNG to sign security agreement, says Foreign Affairs Minister
The United Kingdom and Papua New Guinea will sign a security agreement when a senior government official visits the country next week, says Foreign...
Consultations to begin outside Bougainville for Independence constitution
The Bougainville Constitutional Planning Commission (BCPC) has begun consultations with Bougainvilleans outside Bougainville.
The consultation is to gauge views and contribution of Bougainvilleans to draft...
Cook Islands-U.S diplomatic relations likely to be finalised ‘by the middle of this year’
The Cook Islands are a step closer to forming formal diplomatic arrangements with the United States.
Prime Minister Mark Brown, who recently visited Washington DC...
Marshall Islands Foreign Minister Kabua will meet with President Tsai, sign two bilateral agreements
Marshall Islands Foreign Minister Kitlang Kabua is slated to visit Taiwan on Wednesday for a week-long trip.
Her delegation consists of government officials including Secretary...
Australia and Samoa discuss the bilateral partnership arrangement
Australia’s visiting Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Pat Conroy will discuss with the Samoan government this week the progress of the Australia-Samoa...
Alternatives to dumping Fukushima wastewater into the Pacific
By Robert Richmond
Japan plans to dump treated, radioactively contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific but it could be used...
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MSG adopts roadmap to support FLNKS, seeks new pathway for Kanaky-New Caledonia
Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders have approved a new roadmap to support the Front de Libération Nationale Kanak et Socialiste (FLNKS) and called for...
Cook Islands PM Mark Brown targets cost of living, housing in first 100 days
Cost of living and housing are among the major items on the agenda for the incoming Cook Islands Party-led government in their first 100...
MSG leaders move to amplify Melanesian voice across Pacific
Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders have agreed to strengthen the bloc’s collective voice in regional and international decision-making while expanding Melanesian models of cooperation...