Australian Foreign Minister Wong takes on Beijing over climate, debt and influence
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has warned Pacific leaders a region-wide security and trade deal with Beijing could sacrifice their independence, lead to unsustainable...
“No intention” to build Solomon Islands a military base, says Chinese foreign minister
China has “no intention at all” to build a military base in the Solomon Islands, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday, dismissing speculation about...
Getting out of coal and gas key to Pacific relationship
The best thing the new Labor government could do to repair the relationship with Pacific is commit to no new coal and gas, Greens...
NZ Government accused of neglecting Pacific partnerships as China’s influence grows
-The New Zealalnd government is being criticised for letting its relationships with Pacific islands drift, as China tries to boost its influence in the...
Tongan deputy PM and former PM granted stay
Tongan deputy Prime Minister Poasi Tei and former Prime Minister Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa, both Members of Parliament have each been granted a stay in the...
MSC orders inquiry into shark finning on tuna vessels in the Pacific
The Marine Stewardship Council, which certifies fisheries under its blue tick sustainability label, has ordered an independent investigation into allegations of shark finning on...
What deals is China pursuing in the Pacific and why is everyone so worried?
By Helen Livingstone
Why is everyone talking about China in the Pacific all of a sudden?
China’s ambitions in the Pacific first attracted renewed attention...
Fiji Bati extended squad to RLWC named
Fiji Bati head coach Jo Rabele has announced a 50-member extended squad of experienced and young players for the 2022 Rugby League World to...
Byrne wants the Fijian Drua to drown the Chiefs
The head coach of the Fijian Drua Mick Byrne is looking forward to an improved performance from his band of warriors after being skinned...
Foreign Minister Penny Wong tells Pacific nations ‘we have heard you’ as Australia and China battle for influence
The new Australian foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, has promised to treat Pacific island countries with respect, telling an audience in Fiji that Australia...
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Military buildup in Palau faces growing dissatisfaction, report says
The guardrails built into agreements between the United States and Palau to protect the Pacific nation's environment and preserve its sovereignty are rendered ineffective...
Palauan leader Whipps makes historic first state visit to New Zealand
Surangel Whipps Jr is set to become the first Palauan President to make an official visit to Aotearoa New Zealand.
Whipps is in New Zealand...
French Polynesia’s legislature shows new shape, more divisions
The Territorial Assembly of French Polynesia has for the first time shown a new configuration during its first administrative sitting on Friday, following a...