NZ sending cyclone relief to Vanuatu
New Zealand is sending humanitarian supplies to Vanuatu after the nation was hit by two cyclones within days of each other.
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia...
HMAS Canberra deployed to Vanuatu
The Australian Government has deployed HMAS Canberra following a request from the Government of Vanuatu.
The 230-metre long Landing Helicopter Dock has completed loading equipment,...
Nauru inducted as Micronesia Islands Forum’s newest member
Nauru has been inducted to the Micronesian Islands Forum (MIF) during the February meeting of the region’s leaders.
On 16 February, 2023, the Republic of...
Australian businesses and Pacific workers set to benefit from new support for skills training
Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy, has announced reforms to make skills training more accessible, flexible and affordable for Pacific...
PNG Hunters overcome Kaiviti Silktails in first Melanesian Bowl
A second half hat-trick by front-rower Junior Rop underpinned the PNG Hunters’ strong 26-12 win over the Kaiviti Silktails to claim the inaugural Melanesian...
Waratahs down Fijian Drua with Super second half
The NSW Waratahs have emerged battered and bruised but with a vital win against Fijian Drua in a brutal Super Round rugby clash in...
Men’s series leaders New Zealand denied HSBC Canada Sevens Cup semi-final
-Day two of the HSBC Canada Sevens has taken its toll on the top teams. South Africa, Fiji and New Zealand, all in the...
Guam’s Steffy elected as WBSC Oceania President
Robert Steffy has been elected as President of the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Oceania.
The decision to elect the Guam Baseball Association representative was...
Vanuatu quest for ICJ climate ruling backed by 100 nations
More than 100 countries have backed a plan by Vanuatu to enlist the UN's top court in tackling climate change, after what the nation's...
$860 million pledge kicks off Our Ocean conference
A global conference to save the world's oceans kicked off in Panama on Thursday with an EU pledge of more than US$860 million for...
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Forum faces packed agenda and partner pressure in Palau
By Nic Maclellan in Koror, Palau
Over the weekend, Pacific leaders started to arrive in Koror, Republic of Palau, for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum.
For...
Pacific pushes for special Climate finance window ahead of COP31
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Island countries are pushing for concrete action on climate finance, keeping the 1.5-degree target within reach and strengthening...
Civil Society demands permanent seat at Pacific decision-making table
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific civil society organisations are demanding their participation in regional decision-making be formally institutionalised, saying they should no longer...