Tupou’s cheeky message to rugby officials as Tongan relief is confirmed
Taniela Tupou has cheekily challenged Rugby Australia to “show me the money” as the rampaging Queensland Reds prop switches gears and begins to ponder...
Kiribati records first Covid death
Kiribati has announced its first Covid-19 death and 207 new cases in the community.
There are now almost 2,000 positive infections, with more than 50...
Fijiana Drua added to Super W for 2022
Rugby Australia has confirmed the Fijiana Drua will join Super W in 2022.
The move mirrors the decision to include the Drua and Moana Pasifika...
‘Tries for Tonga’ initiative announced for Super Rugby Pacific
Super Rugby Pacific have confirmed the 'Tries for Tonga initiative', which will see $500 per try donated for the Red Cross Pacific Tsunami Appeal.
The...
Fijian Drua name team to face Rebels
Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne has named his starting 15 for the Super Rugby Pacific preseason match against the Melbourne Rebels tomorrow.
The side will...
PNG Polling date moved forward
Papua New Guinea Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai has announced that polling will commence on Saturday 18 June 2022 and not the initial date of...
Blinken heads to Australia, Fiji
U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed late Monday for Australia where the State Department said he will attend Quad ministerial meetings to advance...
Samoa closes her borders to Australia, Fiji, U.S and high risk countries
Effective immediately Samoas’ borders to travelers from countries such as Australia, Fiji, the United States, the United Kingdom is closed until further notice.
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Tonga’s Princess Frederica feared for her life during tsunami
Tonga’s Princess Frederica Lupe'uluiva Tuita Filipe has reflected on the emotional moment she thought she was about to die after the island nation was...
French Minister discussing New Caledonia vote with UN
The French overseas minister Sebastien Lecornu is travelling to New York for talks with the United Nations decolonisation after New Caledonia's rejection of independence.
In...
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Vanuatu Parliament to debate no-confidence motion against PM Napat Friday
Vanuatu leader of the Opposition and President of the Union of Moderate Parties (UMP), Ishmael Kalsakau, welcomed Wednesday's decision of the Court of Appeal...
Australian diplomacy must be principled, agile and proactive: DFAT Secretary Adams
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