New Zealand and Australia agree the Pacific is now a ‘contested’ space
A grim sign for the Pacific has been issued as Australia and New Zealand made a decision following China’s security deal with the Solomon...
Economic stability key in Pacific: Australian Foreign Minister Wong
-- Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has recommitted to maintaining the regional processing centre on Nauru, which accounts for more than half of the...
Some rich nations felt demands on finance were ‘too strong’: UN Climate change chief
Some rich nations felt outgoing UN Climate Change head Patricia Espinosa’s repeated calls for more cash for vulnerable countries was “too strong,” she told...
Cruise ships allowed back into Fiji after two-years
Fiji has re-opened its international border to cruise ships with additional measures to reduce risks following a ban of over two years due to...
Toa Samoa squad named for upcoming Pacific Test against Cook Islands
Penrith stars Izack Tago, Taylan May, Charlie Staines and Spencer Leniu feature in a strong and exciting Toa Samoa squad named for the upcoming...
Rugby Australia tells New Zealand it will walk in bombshell move to tear Super Rugby apart
-In a bombshell moment for the game, Rugby Australia has told its long-time ally New Zealand Rugby they are strongly considering leaving Super Rugby...
Australia updates UN climate submission
- Australia has submitted more ambitious climate targets to the United Nations, with the government declaring the country had turned a corner on the...
U.S. Secretary of State commends FSM President Panuelo for his strong leadership in the region
Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) President David Panuelo has spoken with Anthony Blinken, U.S Secretary of State by phone and discussed a number of...
Pre-departure tests into NZ gone on Monday
As of next Tuesday, people travelling to New Zealand will no longer need a negative pre-departure test.
Covid-19 Response Minister Ayesha Verrall said the Government...
Additional $20 million for disaster recovery and economic reform in Tonga
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved US$20 million (approximately TOP46 million) of Supplemental Financing in addition to the US$19 million committed...
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Pacific Leaders’ 2050 Plan gains ground but gaps remain, Forum report shows
Pacific Islands Forum members are making progress on a long-term regional plan, but challenges remain in turning commitments into results, according to a new...
Lopsided deal: Legal analysis raises concerns over Tonga’s deep-sea mining agreement
When Pacific leaders gather to discuss the future of deep-sea mining, the conversation often centres on economic opportunity. For Tonga, that promise has come...
China-U.S competition for rare earths sparks plan to mine Pacific seabed near Guam
A U.S plan to potentially mine an area of Pacific seabed roughly the size of Nevada near two U.S territories is the latest example...