New Zealand giving ‘green light’ to sea bed mining in ungoverned Pacific waters
The New Zealand Government is being accused of taking a weak stance at an international meeting to finalise the rules for mining the deep...
NZ pledges paediatric Pfizer vaccines for Fiji
50,000 doses of pediatric Pfizer vaccines will be provided to Fiji with the support from the New Zealand government.
At the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat,...
Marshall Islands breaks away from Micronesian bloc to back Puna for top Forum job
The Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, has been given a lifeline after the Marshall Islands broke ranks from the Micronesian...
Marshall Islands considers ‘expelling’ Russian ships on registry, as complex yacht ownership schemes face scrutiny
The Marshall Islands may expel Russian yachts and boats on sanctions lists from its ship registry as a response to the war with Ukraine.
“We...
Solomon Islands PM says China security deal ‘ready for signing’
The Solomon Islands' prime minister said Tuesday that a contentious security agreement with Beijing was “ready for signing”, denying reports that his country had...
Australia urged to ramp up Pacific security funding to counter China
Australia has been told it must increase investment and look at establishing a military presence in the Pacific to counter China’s influence in the...
New Zealand must send strong signal to Pacific over China – Defence Minister Peeni Henare
New Zealand will need to send a strong signal to other Pacific Islands after China's overtures to Solomon Islands, Minister of Defence Peeni Henare...
New Zealand, Fiji partnership agreement to strengthen bilateral, regional cooperation
Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama and New Zealand’s Minister of foreign affairs, Nanaia Mahuta met in Suva, Tuesday signing the Duavata Partnership: Aotearoa Whenua...
FSM asks China to back calls for Russia’s withdrawal from Ukraine
President David Panuelo of the Federated States of Micronesia(FSM)on Monday asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to back up calls for a ceasefire and Russia's...
Largest Australian seasonal work employer returning to Fiji to conduct more recruitment
AgriExchange Pty Ltd (Costas), Australia's largest Agriculture/Horticulture employer, is back in Fiji for the fourth time this week, conducting medical tests, job interviews and...
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‘If it’s not cultural, what is it?’ Fiame questions use of matai titles amid...
Samoa's former Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa says chiefly titles are culturally significant and should not be given to foreign prime ministers.
Mata’afa made the...
Vanuatu urged to honor UN obligations and protect refugees
Vanuatu, as a member of the United Nations (UN), has a responsibility to uphold international humanitarian standards and provide protection to those fleeing conflict,...
NZ boosts support for Tonga’s drug-fighting efforts
New Zealand's prime minister has announced further support to combat drug trafficking in Tonga, following his announcements earlier in the week in Samoa.
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