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Forum Troika Leaders meet in Suva on regional governance and strategic...

July 2, 2026 0

Pacific Islands Forum Troika Leaders met today in Suva, Fiji, for strategic discussions on the future governance of the Pacific regional system and key...

Solomon Islands PM Wale, Rabuka call for stronger united voice

July 2, 2026

Pacific nuclear justice delegation call on Australian PM to sign UN...

July 2, 2026

Pacific Media sharpens skills for historic Forum as Palau prepares to...

July 2, 2026

Micronesia Sun launches to deliver news across FSM, Palau and Marshall...

July 2, 2026

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Forum Troika Leaders meet in Suva on regional governance and strategic prioritie

DIPLOMACY July 2, 2026 0

Pacific Islands Forum Troika Leaders met today in Suva, Fiji, for strategic discussions on the future governance of the Pacific regional system and key...

Solomon Islands PM Wale, Rabuka call for stronger united voice

DIPLOMACY July 2, 2026 0

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale and Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka have emphasised the importance of a stronger, more unified Pacific voice during...

Pacific Media sharpens skills for historic Forum as Palau prepares to host regional leaders

MEDIA July 2, 2026 0

Journalists, government communications officers and media representatives gathered this week for an intensive training workshop designed to sharpen their coverage of one of the...

Micronesia Sun launches to deliver news across FSM, Palau and Marshall Islands

MEDIA July 2, 2026 0

A new regional media platform dedicated to covering the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Palau and the Marshall Islands has officially launched. “We are pleased...

Pacific leaders converge in Fiji for key Troika talks

DIPLOMACY July 1, 2026 0

Pacific leaders have arrived in Suva ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Troika Meeting, with Palau President Surangel S. Whipps Jr and Solomon...

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End war on nature and ensure ocean health, UN chief says in message for...

Environment June 11, 2021 0

Ending the “war on nature” must be part of global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday in his...

Solomons PM due in Australia amid China tension

Election October 5, 2022 0

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will host his Solomon Islands counterpart Manasseh Sogavare against a backdrop of accusations China has influenced the Pacific...

Aimeliik Legislature calls for investigation of AIMSPLA Chairman Sriderio Rengulbai for alleged misconduct in...

Anti-Corruption August 14, 2023 0

By Leilani Reklai The 12th Aimeliik State Legislature passed a resolution requesting Aimeliik Governor Browny Simer to investigate allegations of misconduct in office made...

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PINA Board, Fiji Information Ministry discuss media collaboration, Pacific Media summit preparations

MEDIA April 15, 2026 0

Discussions on strengthening regional media collaboration and preparations for the upcoming Pacific Media Summit took centre stage Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the...

Outcome of discussion: PINA collaboration with USP Journalism Programme

MEDIA April 15, 2026 0

The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) Board held a productive discussion with the Head of the Journalism Programme at the University of the South...

International concern over Tonga’s debate on death penalty for drug offences

DRUGS June 14, 2024 0

Several international human rights organisations have expressed grave concern over recent discussions in Tonga's Parliament suggesting the extension of the death penalty to drug-related...

Media policy in vetting process: PNG Information Minister

MEDIA February 8, 2024 0

Papua New Guinea’s National Media Development Policy is going through the Social, Law and Order Sector Heads vetting and clearance process before it is...

Climate Change

Huge opportunity for Pacific media at COP31

July 2, 2026

ELECTION

Loyalist surge in New Caledonia, but Congress remains balanced

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New Caledonia’s Northern Province debates economy, services and the future

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Do not let geopolitical disputes hijack the Blue Pacific: The 2026 Pacific Islands Forum Leader Meeting must return to its original commitment to “unity”

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Building the middle ground in New Caledonia’s south

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Expanded season, tweaked finals system confirmed for 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season

Rugby July 2, 2026 0

Super Rugby Pacific has confirmed a revamped structure for 2027, featuring an expanded regular season and a tweaked finals system. The competition, set to kick...

Fiji Rugby and CoLab Cymru launch film series celebrating the stories behind the jersey

Rugby July 1, 2026 0

Fiji Rugby, in partnership with CoLab Cymru, has launched the first in a new series of short films celebrating the people, families and stories...

‘That’s what we’re set up to do’: Kevin Senio reflects on Moana Pasifika’s legacy

Rugby June 30, 2026 0

Moana Pasifika's departure from Super Rugby has prompted a period of raw reflection for those who helped build the franchise from the ground up. Speaking...

NZ Rugby pacific board members front up over ‘gutting’ Moana Pasifika decision

Rugby June 26, 2026 0

--New Zealand Rugby (NZR) board members Caren Rangi and former All Black Keven Mealamu have spoken publicly following the decision to remove Moana Pasifika...

‘A bridge too far’: Moana Pasifika cut from 2027 Super Rugby

Rugby June 25, 2026 0

Moana Pasifika will not return to Super Rugby next season after New Zealand Rugby (NZR) confirmed it would not approve the transfer of the...

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WHO Pacific chief pushes global action on oral health crisis

May 20, 2026 0

World Health Organisation (WHO) Western Pacific regional director Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala has called for stronger global investment and political commitment to tackle oral...