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...
Samoa ready for Moana Pasifika’s first home Super Rugby game
Samoa will turn on the fireworks when they welcome Moana Pasifika ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Reds in Apia on...
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Jake White appointed Flying Fijians head coach
Former Springboks coach Jake White has been appointed head coach of the Flying Fijians, with the Fiji Rugby Union targeting an improved performance at...
Marshall Islands warns climate change could expose Pacific war explosives
The Marshall Islands has warned that rising sea levels, coastal erosion and extreme weather could expose unexploded wartime explosives, creating additional risks for vulnerable...
U.S warns of suspected China-linked cyberattack on Suva-based regional organisation
The United States has warned Fiji of a suspected cyberattack on a Suva-based regional organisation, alleging hackers linked to China maintained access to its...