ONOC President Dr Mitchell arrives in Seoul prior to expected election as permanent ANOC President
Dr Robin Mitchell has arrived for the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) General Assembly here, where he is set to be confirmed as...
U.S Partnership declaration rings hollow, says Pacific Elders Voice
With China’s threats being the bedrock of its revitalised interest in the Blue Pacific region, Washington has overlooked climate change as the most troubling...
Australian Foreign Minister to visit the Cook Islands
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will this week welcome Australian Foreign Minister, Penny Wong on her first official visit to the Cook Islands.
This...
Journey to COP27: Pacific Women negotiators state their case for 1.5 world
Pacific women negotiators at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties (UNFCCC COP) are adamant about what they want...
Australian deputy PM Richard Marles accused of ‘veiled threats’ by Bougainville president
The president of the Autonomous Bougainville government (ABG) has accused the Australian deputy prime minister and defence minister of “veiled threats” and “intimidation” over...
Lobby for new coalition government in Vanuatu begins
Talks among Vanuatu political parties have started for the formation of a coalition government following last Thursday's snap election.
RNZ Pacific correspondent said the talks...
Fiji elections: Over 600 thousand people register to vote
A Pacific media expert says Fiji is still not a fully-fledged democracy and is recovering from the impacts of the 2006 coup - the...
Pacific faces perfect storm of climate change and debt says report
The Pacific region is facing a perfect storm of climate change-induced disasters and debt burdens according to a new report.
After the pandemic and international...
Thrill-a-minute Fijiana record first-ever Rugby World Cup win
An incredible game of rugby that Fiji dominated for long periods was only settled in the dying seconds as Karalaini Naisewa scored under the...
Fijiana move up World Rugby ranking
Fiji leapfrogged five teams including Samoa to 16th following their last-gasp 21-17 win over South Africa Sunday
The win, their first in the Rugby World...
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Vanuatu takes maritime dispute with France to international arbitration
Vanuatu has launched international arbitration proceedings against France over competing maritime claims involving reefs, atolls and small islands between Vanuatu and New Caledonia.
The proceedings,...
Australia open to recruiting Pacific Islanders into military, Conroy says
Australia is considering expanding military recruitment from Pacific Island countries beyond Papua New Guinea but says its initial focus will be on ensuring the...
Pacific pushes for rotating seat on UN Security Council
Pacific nations are building international support for a dedicated rotating seat for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) on the United Nations Security Council, alongside...