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...
Vision Pasifika Media Awards shining spotlight on Pacific resilience in face of climate crisis
The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), in partnership with Aotearoa New Zealand and key regional media partners — the Pacific Islands...
Vanua’aku Pati against proposed review to Vanuatu Chief Justice’s tenure
Vanua’aku Pati (VP) has taken its stand not to support the recommendation to review the tenure of the Vanuatu Chief Justice (CJ) tenure to...
Pacific security should be a matter for ‘Pacific family’ – Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong
Australia should be more engaged in the Pacific, something the previous government failed to do sufficiently, says Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
Wong was in...
Tuvalu could be underwater within 100 years. How could virtual reality help?
By Anna Kelsey-Sugg, Chris Bullock
It's a question that's both tragic and hopeful: if a country stops existing physically, can it continue to exist...
U.S-Marshalls resume long-stalled talks
Nearly three years after the first in-person preliminary discussions were held between the United States and the Marshall Islands for a third funding agreement...
Pacific engaged on security rethink: NZ
New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta has welcomed the prospect of a broader rethink of Pacific security frameworks when leaders gather in Fiji next...
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PSIDS need real finance for just transition: Tuvalu Minister for Climate Change Dr...
Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) need real finance when transitioning away from fossil fuels.
Tuvalu's Minister for Climate Change, Dr Maina Talia, said this...
Tongan King Tupou VI pays final respects to Ratu Epeli Nailatikau
In a moment of quiet reverence at the State House this morning, His Majesty King Tupou VI paid his respects to the late former...
Solomon Islands on the edge, again
A court has ordered parliament to convene with a no-confidence motion in the air. The PM is appealing. Here’s what happens next.
By Connor...