China’s foreign minister visits Tonga after Pacific islands delay regional pact
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday signed agreements in Tonga for police equipment and fisheries cooperation on a tour through the Pacific islands...
Sio heads to Fiji as NZ government faces pressure over China
Pacific Minister Aupito William Sio is set to travel to Fiji Wednesday while Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta is under increased pressure over Pacific relationships.
Sio,...
Outcry as China stops Pacific journalists questioning Wang Yi
Journalists covering the Chinese foreign minister’s tour of the Pacific say they have been blocked from filming or accessing events, and that not a...
Pacific’s delicate dance with China is fraught with danger. Australia must reclaim the floor
Opinion by Ben Bohane
China’s offering of a comprehensive security and economic pact to 10 Pacific nations shows it is confidently moving from a...
Olympic qualification at stake as bumper HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023 schedule announ
A blockbuster schedule for the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023 has been announced today with a full roster of teams and hosts as...
Sydney Sevens to return as 2022-23 World Rugby Sevens Series calendar is confirmed
The Sydney Sevens is set to make its long-awaited return as World Rugby announces the Sevens Series for the 2022-23 calendar.
It is slated to...
Niue:Tiny Pacific island nation declares bold plan to protect 100 percent of its ocean
The Pacific island state of Niue has announced that it will protect 100 percent of the ocean in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), which...
Last election’ for Bougainville: President Toroama
Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) President Ishmael Toroama says this general election will be the final election that Bougainville will take part in.
He said Bougainville...
Natural disasters increases burden on telecom infrastructure in the Pacific: Puna
By Dionisia Tabureguci
Marked increases in the frequency and intensity of natural disasters in the Pacific region are forcing a rethink of ways to...
China shelves regional trade and security deal with Pacific island nations
China has shelved its plan to sign a regional agreement with Pacific island nations.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi has been travelling to Pacific nations and...
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Countries urged to ‘go further, faster’ and deliver on climate commitments
The United Nations climate chief called on Monday for countries to step up action to implement existing commitments, warning that fossil fuel dependency is...
Pacific nations strengthen climate response as tuna stocks shift beyond their waters
Pacific Island countries are strengthening efforts to respond to the growing impacts of climate change on tuna stocks, economies and livelihoods, with projections of...
Time to decide on Bougainville, Debate on 2019 referendum result to start
Bougainville Affairs Minister Manasseh Makiba is expected to table a draft sessional order on the ratification of the 2019 referendum results when Papua New...