Fiji PM calls meeting with new Australia foreign minister ‘wonderful’
Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama said on Saturday he had a “wonderful meeting” with Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who travelled to Fiji days...
Pacific ‘very positive’ on Australian re-engagement: PM Albanese
Australia's newly elected prime minister has said Pacific leaders have been “very positive” about his government's renewed engagement, even as Beijing continues its diplomatic...
Japan’s Fukushima water plans feature in Tokyo talks
Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat officials were in Japan last week in a round of meetings aimed at deepening Japan’s longstanding dialogue partner relationship with...
Think resilience’ to protect against climate and other catastrophes
Delegates from some 184 countries gathered in Bali for the 2022 Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction where they reviewed efforts to protect communities...
Australia earn stunning gold in London as HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title race goes down to the wire
The battle for the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title will go down to the final event after Australia defeated New Zealand with a...
Moana Pasifika bag Super win over Brumbies 32-22
Moana Pasifika have claimed their maiden Australian scalp with a shock 32-22 Super Rugby Pacific win over the Brumbies in Auckland.
The competition newcomers and...
Chiefs hold on for Super win against Drua
The Chiefs have clung to a rapidly diminishing lead to beat the Fijian Drua 35-24 in a thrilling match which allowed them to clinch...
Fiji joins U.S-led Indo-Pacific economic initiative on eve of Chinese visit
Fiji will join the U.S-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework just days before China’s foreign minister lands in the country, giving the Biden administration a victory...
Australian Foreign Minister Wong warns Pacific leaders against dangers of division over China
New Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong is lobbying Pacific Island nations not to sign up to a sweeping multilateral security, economic and cyber pact...
New Zealand and allies allowed ‘vacuum’ to develop in Pacific, former foreign minister says
New Zealand and its allies have failed to listen to “alarm bells” about China’s growing influence, and allowed a “vacuum” to develop in the...
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Aust PM to host series of Pacific leaders’ meetings in Queensland
After returning from Fiji and the Solomon Islands and signing historic agreements with Fiji and Vanuatu, Prime Minister Albanese will host Pacific leaders from...
CROP heads discuss 2050 strategy, energy crisis and COP31 preparations
The 66th Heads of Council of Regional Organisations of the Pacific (CROP) Meeting convened at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat on Tuesday, focusing on...
Southwest Pacific’s last tropical glacier could vanish within months
The Southwest Pacific is facing mounting climate risks as its vast ocean expanse becomes hotter, more acidic and more dangerous for coastal communities, the...