‘No PNG women’s seats in Parliament disappointing,’ NCD Governor Powes Parkop
National Capital District Governor and a member of the Papua New Guinea Special Parliamentary Committee on Gender Based Violence(GVB) Powes Parkop expressed his disappointment...
Regional e-commerce negotiators training begins
Pacific officials have started a four-week training course to help them proactively engage with negotiations and implementation of e-commerce rules.
As stressed by the Pacific...
Palau’s President fronts up on PIF rift, Covid-19 and climate change
RNZ Pacific's regional correspondent, Kelvin Anthony spoke to President Surangel Whipps Jr, of Palau, on a range of issues including.
*The response and recovery from...
It’s time to talk to, not at, the Pacific
By Anna Powles and Joanne Wallis
When the draft security agreement between Solomon Islands and China landed in the news cycle on Thursday, we...
Uneven COVID-19 recovery and widening inequalities risk ‘leaving behind’ poor and vulnerable across Asia Pacific: Report
An uneven post-pandemic economic recovery is threatening to widen inequalities and intensify the social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic across Asia and...
Moana Pasifika, Blues confirm teams for mid-week clash
Moana Pasifika and the Blues have confirmed their sides for Tuesday's clash at Mt Smart Stadium.
It will make the first of two matches between...
Derenalagi, Taliga and Nasilasila back training for Fijian Drua
Four players who have been out of action for the Fijian Drua due to injuries may return this week.
Kitione Taliga, Meli Derenalagi, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre...
PNG Kumuls to get new coach
The Papua New Guinea Kumuls will head into this year’s Rugby League World Cup with a new mentor following confirmation by Michael Marum that...
Opeloge brothers seal top spot in regional tournament
Weightlifter Don Opeloge has taken top spot in the 2022 Oceania Online Cup to become the best male lifter in the region with his...
Solomon Islands politician ‘extremely disappointed’ Australia ignored warnings of China military deal
Solomon Islands' Opposition Leader claims he warned Australian officials last year that China was negotiating a military pact which could see a base established...
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China expands Policing footprint in Pacific as influence grows
China is expanding its policing footprint across the Pacific, moving from basic training support to more operational involvement in several island countries, raising the...
Tuvalu boosts Maritime Security with new Patrol vessel from Japan, UNODC
Tuvalu has strengthened its ability to police its waters and protect its resources following the handover of a new inshore patrol vessel at Funafuti...
Cyclones threaten Fiji, Solomon Islands, PNG, even NZ
Twin tropical cyclones are ravaging Melanesia, with Maila stirring up trouble in the Solomon Sea and Vaianu darting across the South Pacific.
Both are category...