Fiji PM unveils new $7 note
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Saying China ‘bought’ a military base in the Solomons is simplistic and shows how little Australia understands power in the Pacific
By Joanne Wallis, Czeslaw Tubilewicz
The draft security agreement between China and Solomon Islands circulating on social media raises important questions about how the Australian...
Solomon Islands through to final after thrilling win over PNG
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New Zealand overcome tough Tahiti challenge to book final spot
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Tonga win PacificAus Sports Series grand finale after beating Fiji Pearls
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Both teams...
Moana Pasifika claim historic Super Rugby win
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Defence Minister Peter Dutton denies Australia has ‘dropped the ball’ after China
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‘Really concerning’: China finalising security deal with Solomon Islands to base warships in the Pacific
Australian officials are alarmed at Solomon Islands’ planned security deal with China with the defence minister, Peter Dutton, stating “we would be concerned clearly...
New U.S envoy to head treaty talks with Compact states
Talks are set to resume on negotiating the agreements between the U.S and its freely associated states in the Pacific, following the appointment of...
Solomon Islands considers security cooperation with China – official
The Solomon Islands has signed a policing deal with China and will send a proposal for a broader security agreement covering the military to...
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Vanuatu becomes 112th State party to Cluster Munitions Convention
The Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) Presidency has welcomed Vanuatu as the 112th State Party to the Convention, effective 1 March 2026.
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The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Deputy Secretary General Esala Nayasi met Wednesday with Palau Minister of State Gustav Aitaro and members of Palau’s National...