Pacific engaged on security rethink: NZ
New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta has welcomed the prospect of a broader rethink of Pacific security frameworks when leaders gather in Fiji next...
Moving beyond the rhetoric of gender equality
Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa, Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Samoa, gave the keynote address at the inaugural Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders...
Tupou, Staggs named in Tonga squad for Kiwis Test
NSW Origin stars Daniel Tupou and Kotoni Staggs have been named in the Mate Ma’a Tonga team for the upcoming Test against New Zealand...
Dragons’ De Belin puts PNG call on hold, PNG Kumuls named
St George Illawarra's Jack de Belin has delayed his call on whether to play for Papua New Guinea.
St George Illawarra's Jack de Belin won't...
‘We must protect the sanctity of our solidarity’ – as Blue Pacific Continent: Forum SG
Forum Secretary General Henry Puna says the Pacific ‘must protect the sanctity of our solidarity’ – as Blue Pacific Continent, as the interest of...
Australian Foreign minister to visit Solomon Islands
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong will visit the Solomon Islands in her third Pacific trip since being sworn in.
The trip will be the first...
Vanuatu, one of the last Covid hermit nations, to open to tourists after two years
Vanuatu, one of the last Covid hermit nations, is set to open up to international travel, but there are concerns the country is not...
Tokelau to hold self-determination referendum, but independence not likely
Tokelau's parliament has endorsed a proposal to start work on a referendum reviewing the territory's relationship with New Zealand.
The move could see a vote...
Addressing Climate Change is Safeguarding Human Rights
Opinion by Bob Loughman Weibur, Vanuatu Prime Minister
Climate change represents the single greatest threat to Pacific Islanders and the Pacific way of life,...
Time to work together for the betterment of our nation: Opinion
It has been a very busy time since my last column, with a lot going on, so for this week I thought I would...
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Fiji PM Rabuka to open 8th Pacific Media Summit in Savusavu after 14-year gap
Fiji will host the Pacific’s largest media gathering for the first time in 14 years, with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to officially open the...
U.S raises concerns over China’s “malign activities” in Pacific
The United States says it shares concerns with Pacific Island countries over China’s activities in the region, including illegal fishing, economic coercion and the...
Pacific officials step up COP31 coordination
Pacific Islands Forum senior officials have stepped up regional coordination for COP31, focusing on key Pacific priorities and negotiating positions ahead of the UN...