Appointment of Kiribati’s Attorney-General as acting Chief Justice ‘weakens democracy and transparency’, says anti-corruption group
Fears over democratic decline have intensified in Kiribati after the appointment of the country's attorney-general to the position of acting chief justice.
Tetiro Semilota has...
PM Brown to lead Cook Islands delegation to COP27 summit
Prime Minister Mark Brown is heading up a Cook Islands delegation to Egypt this week, where leaders from around the world will be gathering...
Pacific nuclear legacy overshadows U.S talks in Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands officials say they are ready to resume talks with the United States this week on renewing a long-standing economic and security deal,...
Plan in place should adverse weather disrupt polls, new external exam timetable for students
As Fiji enters the 2022/2023 tropical cyclone season, Fiji’s Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem says they have an alternative plan should adverse weather disrupt...
NZ Immigration accused of taking biased approach against Pasifika
New Zealand Immigration officials are accused of taking a biased approach against Pacific people.
1News can reveal exclusive figures showing Pasifika make up half of...
Kiribati law corrosion in Canberra’s sight
Australian government officials are working to bolster Canberra's relationship with Kiribati as the rule of law corrodes in the Pacific nation.
The foreign affairs department's...
Monash appoints Climate Change envoy
Internationally respected human rights leader and former United Nations Representative, and Solomon Islands Ambassador, Rex Horoi has been appointed as Monash University’s inaugural Climate...
Pacific Islands launch survival tips to teach the world how to survive climate change, ahead of COP27
The Pacific Islands need an urgent commitment for net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and a call for action is being launched by Pacific...
The Pacific Island showdown set to rock the world stage
Samoa skipper Junior Paulo says his side's Pacific Island showdown against Tonga, shaping up to be the clash of the World Cup quarterfinals, will...
‘Still burning’: Kiwis out to avenge 2017 World Cup exit
--New Zealand players will use the humiliation of their quarter-final elimination from the 2017 World Cup by Fiji on home soil as motivation to...
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Countries urged to ‘go further, faster’ and deliver on climate commitments
The United Nations climate chief called on Monday for countries to step up action to implement existing commitments, warning that fossil fuel dependency is...
Pacific nations strengthen climate response as tuna stocks shift beyond their waters
Pacific Island countries are strengthening efforts to respond to the growing impacts of climate change on tuna stocks, economies and livelihoods, with projections of...
Time to decide on Bougainville, Debate on 2019 referendum result to start
Bougainville Affairs Minister Manasseh Makiba is expected to table a draft sessional order on the ratification of the 2019 referendum results when Papua New...