New Zealand foreign minister blames ‘relationship failure’ for China-Solomons security deal
The shock over China’s security deal with Solomon Islands is evidence of “a relationship failure” , New Zealand’s foreign affairs minister has said, confirming...
PNG liquor ban for three months during election period
Papua New Guinea Police Minister William Onglo plans a three-month liquor ban to be imposed during the election period from 12 May to 29...
Morrison defends relations with Solomon Islands after ‘invasion’ claim
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has today defended Australia's relations with the Solomon Islands despite the Pacific nation's leader slamming critics of its security deal...
Scott Morrison has not spoken to Solomon Islands prime minister since calling election
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has not spoken with the prime minister of Solomon Islands since the Australian election campaign began but insists he wants...
Defence experts’ warning following China’s security deal with Solomon Islands
The question on the lips of many Australians right now is what is China up to in the Solomon Islands and should our government...
‘Increase in intimidation of journalists in PNG’
Renowned Papua New Guinea journalist Scott Waide says that the country has seen an increase in cases of intimidation against journalists in the last...
World Bank to support Disaster Protection for Marshall Islands’
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a new project to strengthen the climate resilience, safety, and livability of urban areas of...
The smart phone app helping Fijians form healthy eating habits
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Overcoming shocks to create a more resilient, inclusive future for Fiji
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Fiji recorded its strongest post-independence period of economic growth in the decade before COVID-19, underpinned by rising...
IOC President Bach opens Oceania National Olympic Committee headquarters in Suva
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach congratulated Oceania National Olympic Committee (ONOC) officials after opening the organisation’s headquarters in Suva.
Bach was among the...
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NZ PM Luxon, PM Rabuka discuss fuel crisis and drug threats
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