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...
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...
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Matthew Wale elected Solomon Islands Prime Minister after 26-22 vote
Former Solomon Islands opposition leader Matthew Wale has been elected the new Prime Minister of Solomon Islands after securing victory in a parliamentary vote...
Pacific islands weigh climate reporting demands as new UN transparency cycle begins
Pacific Island countries are entering a new phase of international climate reporting that regional officials say could help governments secure support for adaptation efforts,...
UN members prepare for pivotal vote on landmark ICJ climate justice ruling
The UN’s willingness to tackle the climate crisis in a fair and legal way will be tested next week during a critical vote of...