Pacific foreign aid has become a key election issue. What are the major parties promising?
Solomon Islands' signing of a significant security pact with China has made foreign aid a key election issue and brought into question Australia's role...
Captains ready for lift off at HSBC France Sevens
The 12 women’s and 16 men’s captains got ready for lift off as they lined up in front of the Ariane 5 space rocket...
Derelanagi out for remainder of season, more changes for Fijian Drua
Fijian Drua Head Coach Mick Byrne has announced his line-up for big clash against the Crusaders in Christchurch this Friday.
Missing from the line-up will...
Sevu Reece delighted to be named to play his brother’s former Fijian Drua mates
All Blacks wing Sevu Reece has been messaging brother Cyril in Fiji to say “ I could have been playing you on Friday night’’.
While...
ONOC Medical Commission brings confidence to sport during pandemic
The ONOC Medical Commission is one of the key Commissions that worked to bring confidence to athletes and National Olympic Committees in Oceania during...
Former presidents of Mexico, Niger, Kiribati join commission to tackle overshoot risks
Three former presidents, one former prime minister and six former ministers are among 16 leaders tasked with exploring options for reducing the risks of...
Pacific Islanders at risk of statelessness if laws not strengthened says new report
A new study says climate change could put Pacific Islanders at risk of losing their nationality and citizenship if countries in the region do...
Video showing arrest of Fiji bus driver reignites debate about police use of excessive force
Fiji police have suspended an officer pending an investigation after a video showing what appeared to be the use of excessive force against a...
PNG Commission sets poll timeline
Papua New Guinea Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai has announced that nominations will be accepted from Thursday onwards and counting will be carried out in...
‘The new normal’: Defence expert’s China warning
A defence expert has issued a stark warning about the presence of Chinese ships in the Pacific region, suggesting more sightings could be “the...
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As warheads proliferate, decades old nuclear weapons treaty must evolve, warns UN chief
With top diplomats gathered at UN Headquarters to review the 1970 Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), the UN Secretary-General warned that...
PNG Foreign Minister urges Melanesian unity
Papua New Guinea Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko has urged stronger Melanesian unity and economic resilience, unveiling plans for the inaugural Melanesian Ocean Summit...
Pacific drug trafficking surge puts children at risk
Shocking new reports on the rise of sophisticated drug-smuggling vessels crossing the Pacific has highlighted a growing threat to vulnerable communities, with ChildFund New...