Partners’ priorities
AS Pacific leaders shape the region’s future, partners share their views on building a thriving Blue Pacific grounded in inclusivity, resilience and
STAFF REPORTERS
Pacific at a crossroads
PACIFIC Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says “a long list of items” is being prepared ahead of the Leaders Meeting in Palau, with climate change central to discussions alongside social and development
Kiwi ready to face the dragon
NEW Zealand had long been considered the weakest link in Five Eyes and the easiest for China to try to cow. But New Zealand has now called out China by name in its intelligence warnings so often that officials joke it
An Australian gift of guns to PNG must not end up in the wrong hands
IN March, Papua New Guinea’s Chief of Defence, Rear Admiral Philip Polewara, issued a warning about PNG’s inability to secure its armoury and keep its guns and ammunition safe from being used by the civilian
Taiwan – Friend to all
THE Pacific has recently found itself on the front line of several global battles including climate change and the geopolitical struggle for
Oceania netball world cup qualifiers set for next month in Tonga
FIVE Pacific Island countries will compete in the Oceania Netball World Cup qualifiers, to be held in Tonga for the first time from September
Tonga expects the worst as El Niño underway
TONGANS have been warned of possible significant water shortages, skin diseases, dry soil, and disruptions to household income and livelihoods as the kingdom faces a prolonged El
Auckland City bundle Rewa FC out in the semi-final.
AUCKLAND City put on a masterclass football clinic to bundle out Rewa FC 3 - 1 in the first semi-final of the OFC Men's Champions
Central Coast secure grand final spot
AFTER an intense match, ABM Galaxy came from behind to force the OFC Men’s Championship semifinal into extra
Fiji formally joins landmark Pacific Rugby League Partnership
FIJI has joined the Pacific Rugby League Partnership, with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Fiji Minister for Youth and Sports Jese Saukuru signing the Statement of Intent in Parliament
From Ōtara to Elam: Tongan scholar’s journey comes full circle
TONGAN artist and University of Auckland alumnus Dr Sione Faletau has been appointed a permanent lecturer at the Elam School of Fine
Pacific maritime projects estimated at $3.7 billion over a decade
THE Pacific invested an estimated $USD3.7 billion across 115 maritime projects between 2016 and
Operation Island Chief identifies 16 vessels in illegal fishing crackdown
A REGIONAL surveillance operation targeting illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing identified 16 vessels of interest and led to the detention or apprehension of four
Wame Blood nomination a victory for PNG’s creative industry
PAPUA New Guinea’s acclaimed music group Wame Blood has been hailed for representing the nation at the 2026 Pacific Music Awards in Auckland, New Zealand, despite not receiving an
Planned deployment of offensive missiles to Guam raises concerns
FOR too long, Guam has been described as the tip of the
Samoa’s former prime minister calls for Pacific governments to share power with citizens
SAMOA’S former prime minister Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa has called for governments across the Pacific to create formal platforms where citizens, non-government organisations and governments can work
Speciality private hospital anchors UTOF-FNU investment plan
A SPECIALITY private hospital is at the centre of a proposed investment of more than $FJD200 million by UTOF and Fiji National
Theologian calls for education rooted in community, ethics and self-review
A PACIFIC theologian and educator has called for a fundamental rethink of education systems in the region, saying they must move beyond employment, imported standards and narrow disciplines to become community-based,
Experts warn of strong El Nino
METEOROLOGISTS expect the El Niño now building in the Pacific Ocean to be the strongest on record, peaking between September and December.
Pacific young people must shape leadership, UNI Fiji vice-chancellor says
PACIFIC leaders must listen to young people and pursue the common good as the region confronts climate distress, rising inequality, weakened civil society and a loss of trust in government, governance and
One Pacific, Naoero Airlines explore commercial, operational cooperation
ONE Pacific Airways, Naoero Airlines, are exploring commercial and operational cooperation, including flight scheduling, passenger connections, cargo and
Napat, Naupa reaffirm MSG support for Kanak self-determination, West Papua rights
VANUATU Prime Minister Jotham Napat and new Melanesian Spearhead Group Director General Dr Anna Naupa reaffirmed support for the right of the Kanak people to self-determination and discussed the human rights situation
