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Tuvalu’s ‘underwater’ COP26 speech caught everyone by surprise, even the country’s PM

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The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) address delivered by the foreign minister of Tuvalu, Simon Kofe, went viral. But his creative thinking...

South Korea, Pacific islands hold FM talks

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Foreign ministers from South Korea and 14 Pacific island countries held virtual talks on Tuesday during which they agreed to hold a summit of...

‘We are not in the mood for campaigning’: Covid threatens to derail independence vote in New Caledonia

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The credibility of New Caledonia’s third and final independence referendum has been questioned after indigenous leaders warned that participation could be adversely affected by...

Pacific delegates condemn ‘monumental failure’ that leaves islands in peril

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Representatives particularly disappointed by softened language on coal and a lack of funding to pay for loss and damages Pacific representatives and negotiators have condemned...

Pacific dismay over India and China’s move to water down COP26 deal

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Tuvalu's climate minister has hit out at a last minute move to water down a new climate deal that 197 countries signed off on...

Government of Kiribati lifts closure of Phoenix Islands Protected Area

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The Government of Kiribati has today revealed its lifting the closure of Phoenix Islands Protected Area (PIPPA) – and replacing it with what it...

Pacific Island leaders vow to ‘phase up’ climate diplomacy after COP26

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Pacific Island leaders said they would "phase up" climate diplomacy to push for follow through on the COP26 deal to limit global warming to...

Fiji’s Unaisi Vuniwaqa appointed new UN Assistant Secretary-General for Safety and Security

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Senior Fijian Police woman and former UNMISS Police Commissioner, Unaisi Vuniwaqa has been appointed United Nations Assistant Secretary General for Safety and Security. The appointment...

Super Rugby Pacific 2022 draw unveiled

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Super Rugby Pacific will kick off at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland where competition new-comers Moana Pasifika will fittingly host the inaugural match of...

Flying Fijians go down fighting

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It was a great effort displayed by the Vodafone Flying Fijians despite going down 38-23 against Wales in their second Northern Tour test match...

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Vanuatu Parliament to debate no-confidence motion against PM Napat Friday

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Vanuatu leader of the Opposition and President of the Union of Moderate Parties (UMP), Ishmael Kalsakau, welcomed Wednesday's decision of the Court of Appeal...

Australian diplomacy must be principled, agile and proactive: DFAT Secretary Adams

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Global health is out of balance: WHO’s Dr Piukala

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WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala has warned that global health systems are fundamentally out of balance, despite major...