13,000 troops, 200 aircraft, 2 aircraft carriers: Massive exercise unfolds in Marianas, Palau
Residents of the Mariana Islands and the Republic of Palau are being assured that a major U.S military exercise being conducted in the region...
PM Ardern says there’s ‘power in collective’ when facing China in Pacific
New Zealand Prime Minister has told Australian media there is “power in the collective” when dealing with China in the Pacific, calling on all...
Tonga’s Tu’i’onetoa loses second electoral petition
Tonga's former prime minister, Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa, has lost a second electoral petition for bribing voters ahead of last year's election.
He, along with three current...
U.S official says Pacific can expect more engaged America
In the last eight weeks, the Pacific has been a hive of superpower activity.
China's recent play for influence and power in the region has...
China’s Ambassador says relationship with NZ ‘going well’, won’t discuss Beijing’s intentions in Pacific
Despite escalating tensions in the Pacific, China's Ambassador to New Zealand says its relationship with New Zealand is going well.
Chinese Ambassador Wang Xiaolong told...
Pacific Plans coordinated action at UN Ocean Conference
This week, to coincide with the World Ocean Day (WOD) on 08 June, Pacific’s experts and stakeholders on the Oceans met in Suva to...
Weathering the Storms
Op – Ed by Caleb Jarvis, Australia’s Trade and Investment Commissioner
Across the world, we are experiencing an overwhelm of global crises. The continuing implications...
“Bring it on!” – Lailanie Burnes excited to be part of Rugby World Cup 2021 Coaching Internship Programme
It is fitting that Lailanie Burnes will accompany Fiji to Rugby World Cup 2021, playing in 2022, as the Pacific Island nation makes its...
Oceania Rugby seeks to provide “best preparation possible” for showpiece tournaments through regional competitions
Preparations for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022, the Commonwealth Games 2022 and Rugby World Cup 2021 will intensify in Oceania over the next six...
Kaiviti Silktails not affiliated to FNRL – Chair Viliame Naupoto
Fiji National Rugby League has confirmed the Kaiviti Silktails is now not part of FNRL.
Speaking during a press conference in Suva, FNRL Chair Viliame...
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Pacific strategy targets bigger share of Climate finance by 2030
Pacific Island countries have adopted a regional strategy aimed at improving access to climate finance, strengthening institutions and developing new financing mechanisms to help...
Tongan PM says China missile test has ‘caused a stir, created tension’
Tonga’s prime minister has joined a chorus of regional leaders condemning China’s testing of a nuclear-capable long-range missile in the Pacific last week, as...
Tuvalu moves closer to first National Security Policy
Tuvalu has moved a step closer to adopting its first National Security Policy after government officials and key stakeholders met last week to review...