Chance of climate recovery vanishing
Billions of people are suffering from the effects of climate change — and the window to deal with the problem is closing, a landmark...
Blue Pacific joins United Nations call for universal vaccination
Pacific leaders have added their voices to a global call for universal vaccination, as world leaders gathered at the United Nations today to call...
FSM severs diplomatic relations with Russia
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has conveyed to the Russian Federation that diplomatic relations between the two countries have been severed.
The FSM will...
Cook Islands, Australia strongly condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The Cook Islands join with others in condemning Russia’s unprovoked invasion of the Ukraine.
“We call on Russia to end the hostilities and violations of...
Russia-Ukraine conflict to impact Pacific economies – USP academic
The invasion of Ukraine is likely to have a significant impact on the Pacific, warns a senior USP academic.
Last Thursday, Russia commenced a massive...
‘We just keep going’: The Tongan resort destroyed by nature’s fury – for the third time
When the Ha’atafu beach resort was levelled by the tsunami that hit Tonga last month, it was the third time that the family-run business...
NZ Government increasing number of RSE workers allowed into New Zealand from Pacific Islands
The Government is increasing the number of seasonal workers from the Pacific Islands that are allowed into New Zealand.
It is increasing the quota of...
In the Pacific, a rich vein of resources still doesn’t make for rich populations
Fish, logs and metals buried under the sea floor are all on the shopping list of the resource-hungry powers of China and the West....
‘The grass is green here’: How Auckland became Mecca for Pasifika communities
By Torika Tokalau
Auckland was promoted as a ‘Mecca’ for Pacific Islanders in the 1950s. They came in their droves, and Tāmaki Makaurau is...
Super Rugby Pacific: Brumbies roll to 42-3 Fijian Drua thrashing
The Brumbies have turned on a ruthless display to crush newcomers Fijian Drua 42-3 in a Super Rugby Pacific blowout at Canberra Stadium.
The Brumbies...
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Fiji abstains as UN adopts resolution on protecting humanitarian and UN personnel
Fiji was among six countries that abstained when the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on the safety and security of humanitarian workers...
Elizabeth Wright-Koteka appointed new Cook Islands foreign affairs and Immigration secretary
The Cook Islands Public Service Commission has announced Elizabeth Wright-Koteka’s appointment as Secretary for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI), effective 1...
NZ helps strengthen Pacific aviation security
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced New Zealand will invest an additional $13.3 million (US$7.69 million), over five years, to strengthen aviation security in...