China rejects accusations it is setting ‘debt traps’ all around the Pacific
By National Correspondent Lucy Craymer
Small Pacific nations are accruing ever greater amounts of debt to China. The U.S and its friends – including New...
44 parties to nominate candidates for PNG elections
Papua New Guinea Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates Commission has confirmed that only 44 parties will field candidates in the elections.
Registrar Dr Alphonse...
‘Fortress Australia’ re-opens after two-year Covid closure
Australia opens its international borders to all vaccinated tourists Monday, nearly two years after the island nation first imposed some of the world's strictest...
UN to review Japan’s plan to release Fukushima water into Pacific
A UN nuclear task force has promised to prioritise safety as it launches a review of controversial plans by Japan to release more than...
Lockdown restrictions relaxed in Tonga
The 24 new COVID-19 positive cases Saturday, brings the total number of active cases in Tonga to 196, Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni said.
Hu’atolitoli Prison...
Marshall Islands looks to relax Hawaii quarantine, ramps up Covid vaccines
Since it began allowing people into the country in mid-2020, the Marshall Islands has maintained one of the world’s strictest Covid-prevention entry systems.
As a...
Millons lost during Solomon Islands lockdowns
Solomon Islands has lost millions of dollars in tax revenue as a result of the recent covid-19 lockdowns imposed at the beginning of community...
IOC President Thomas Bach to attend ONOC General Assembly; Oceania to expect a vibrant quadrennium of sport on the Road to PARIS 2024
The Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) are expecting to host IOC President Thomas Bach at its 42nd General Assembly in Nadi, Fiji in May...
Fijian Drua crushed on Super Rugby debut, Crusaders win
Pacific newcomers Fijian Drua had a rude introduction to Super Rugby with a heavy defeat while 12-time champions Canterbury Crusaders ground out a victory...
Manu Samoa 7s relocates to Australia following player’s complaints
The Lakapi Samoa Board has decided to move the Manu Samoa 7’s Team out of Dubai where they have been in a holding camp...
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New Zealand pledges $30m support as PM Luxon visits Tonga
New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, has announced a NZ$30 million (US$17.58 million)expanded package of support for Tonga during an official visit aimed at...