Are Australia and New Zealand Compromising on Democratic Ideals in the Pacific?
The best approach to safeguarding democracy in the region is for both countries to demonstrate the prosperity and human flourishing that can flow from...
South Africa win men’s rugby sevens Commonwealth gold with victory over Fiji
South Africa swept aside double Olympic champions Fiji to win men’s rugby sevens gold as Australia clinched the women’s Commonwealth Games title for the...
Australian Women’s Sevens win Commonwealth Games gold as Men fall to New Zealand
The Australian Women's Sevens side have claimed the gold medal at the Commonwealth Games with a 22-12 win over Fiji.
A first-half burst put the...
PNG crowned champions of Oceania after 2-1 win over Fiji
Papua New Guinea have won the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2022 for the first time after beating host nation Fiji 2-1 in the final...
Extension of return of writs date unconstitutional: Former PNG Chief Justice
The two-week extension on the return of writs date in Papua New Guinea has been knocked as unconstitutional.
A former Chief Justice, Sir Arnold Amet,...
Pacific region a priority for France: Vice Admiral Nicolas Vaujour
One of France's most senior defence figures Vice Admiral Nicolas Vaujour has stressed that the Pacific would always be a priority for his military,...
Violence in the PNG elections is the result of broken systems that Australia cannot ignore
By Miranda Forsyth and Gordon Peake
Elections in Papua New Guinea are notoriously volatile and dangerous. But this year’s elections have involved violence, intimidation, corruption...
Shirtless athletes steal the show at Commonwealth Games opening ceremony
Tonga have continued their tradition of having an oiled-up, shirtless flag bearer lead their team at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games, leaving...
UN General Assembly declares access to clean and healthy environment a universal human right
With 161 votes in favour, and eight abstentions*, the UN General Assembly adopted a historic resolution on Thursday, declaring access to a clean, healthy...
Bougainville MP blames PNG Electoral Commission for election chaos
Re-elected Papua New Guinea MP Tim Masiu says much of the blame for the country's election fiasco can be directed at the Electoral Commission.
The...
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Vanuatu Government maintains firm position on Matthew and Hunter
The Prime Minister Jotham Napat has reaffirmed Vanuatu’s position on the disputed Matthew and Hunter Islands, saying the country’s sovereignty remains non-negotiable.
He said Vanuatu...