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...
NZ PM says Solomon Islands developing relationship with China ‘gravely concerning’
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says there is “very little” reason for China to station military forces on the Solomon Islands, describing developments...
Australian PM says there is ‘great concern across Pacific family’ over China deal
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Australia respects the sovereignty of individual Pacific Island states but will work with partners “to ensure there is a...
A security agreement between China and Solomon Islands could impact stability in the whole Pacific
Opinion by Mihai Sora
A leaked draft security agreement being negotiated between China and Solomon Islands could have security implications for the whole Pacific. The...
Timor-Leste set for presidential run-off election in April after neither candidate secures enough votes
Timor-Leste is headed for a run-off presidential election after Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jose Ramos-Horta failed to secure more than 50 percent of the...
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Long hours, stress and harassment are causing hundreds of thousands of early deaths, says...
More than 840,000 people die each year from health conditions linked to risks such as long working hours, job insecurity, workplace harassment and bullying,...
Australia to supply assault rifles to PNG
Australia is set to supply 3,500 new Australian Combat Assault Rifles (ACAR) to the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF), along with improvements to...
Defence Minister warns ‘Don’t Even Try’ to test military
Fiji's Minister for Defence Pio Tikoduadua has warned against attempting to break into the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) installations, indicating the seriousness...