We can only put our best foot forward says Moana Pasifika assistant coach
Moana Pasifika will finally kick-off their highly anticipated Super Rugby debut this Friday against the Canterbury Crusaders at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
It follows...
Fijian Drua-Rebels match moved from Suncorp due to flooding
SANZAAR, Rugby Australia and the Fijian Drua have confirmed their first home game of the season against the Melbourne Rebels has been moved from...
Pacific Islands Forum joins widespread calls at UN for peace and dialogue in Ukraine
The Pacific Islands Forum member states with presence at the United Nations in New York, has registered their deep alarm at the unfolding crisis...
World must take lead from Pacific island nations in addressing worst impacts of climate change
The future of Pacific Islands’ future security requires aggressive emissions reductions by Western countries and wide implementation of climate adaptation, a co-author of the...
IPCC adaptation report ‘a damning indictment of failed global leadership on climate’
UN scientists on Monday delivered a stark warning about the impact of climate change on people and the planet, saying that ecosystem collapse, species...
IPCC report: A last chance for climate action for a Pacific in peril
The latest report from the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has revealed the devastating impact to Pacific Islands and communities if the...
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General condemns Russian aggression on Ukraine
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna has condemned Russia's military aggression against Ukraine.
“As Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum nations, I...
Commonwealth stands firmly against acts of aggression on Ukraine: SG Scotland
Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland has called for cessation of acts of Russian aggression on Ukraine.
In a statement, Scotland said a peaceful resolution is...
PIF, USP launch joint courses for Climate Change and Resilience
A series of short courses to build the capacity of climate change and resilience practitioners, was jointly launched by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat...
Australia pledges $40m for Nauru upgrades
Australia will provide $40 million (US$28 million) for infrastructure upgrades in Nauru, including the resurfacing of the runway and vital air traffic equipment to...
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ADB procurement reform lifts competition and quality in Pacific infrastructure projects
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
A new procurement approach introduced by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is increasing competition, widening bidder participation,...
Fiji and Australia deepen Pacific partnership with Vuvale Union, tackle fuel crisis and security...
Fiji and Australia have reaffirmed their deepening partnership, announcing progress toward a landmark “Vuvale Union” while pledging closer cooperation on security, climate action and...
ADB outlines new Pacific resilience push to counter rising external shocks
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says its new Pacific Approach of 2026-2030 will focus heavily on building...