Life expectancy in the Pacific, and the case of Naoero
AVERAGE life expectancy across the Pacific is 68.8 years, up from 52.7 in 1960. That's a significant increase, but it is well below
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The clinical eyes that can save a life
A DISCOLOURED leg, severely reduced blood flow and a clot lodged high in the leg near the hip. What could have been another
Regional scientists research Pacific Ocean
AUSTRALIA’S national science agency, CSIRO, will lead a major Pacific Ocean research voyage to better understand how the ocean is
Why climate justice requires democratic communication
A NEW resource makes the vital link between climate justice and communication rights, outlining how the climate crisis is also
Fijiana survived to win WXV Challenger Series
AFTER a five-hour delay the Fijiana XVs survived a tough Netherlands side and emerge 20–17 winners at the Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground in Hong
Op-Measles is making a comeback. Will we end it for good?
FOR many years, measles felt like a disease of the past across the Western Pacific region. This did not happen by
Australia launched new Pacific defence training hub
DEFENCE and security personnel across the Pacific can now access professional development and career planning through the new online Defence Training Hub – Pacific.
Fiji offers to host Pacific Response Group
FIJI has offered to host the Pacific Response Group (PRG) as regional defence cooperation strengthens to respond to humanitarian and disaster emergencies.
Australia commits $AUD312 million to Pacific maritime security
AUSTRALIA has pledged $AUD312 million over 10 years to Waqa Moana, a Pacific-designed security initiative aimed at tackling transnational organised crime and strengthening maritime security across the region.
Australia and Fiji deepen defence ties
AUSTRALIA and Fiji have reaffirmed their commitment to a peaceful, stable and prosperous Blue Pacific, with sovereignty, Pacific leadership and regional cooperation at the centre of their expanding defence
PNG police uncover human trafficking ring
PAPUA New Guinea police have rescued 39 Indonesians believed to be victims of human trafficking. The 34 men and five women were
3 fishermen survive 4 days adrift
THREE fishermen from Teraina Island in Kiribati are safe after spending four days adrift in the open ocean when their boat's
Crossing the stage, preparing to serve Sāmoa
BACHELOR of Science graduate Angela Lani Ah Sam-Tuiafiso left Sāmoa to study at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland on a
From gamer to stargazer: first Sāmoan astrophysicist graduates with PhD
DR Sean Richards’ sights were set firmly on a career in video gaming until a handful of inspiring physics lecturers opened a window to
Fiji calls for united Pacific response to emerging security threats
FIJI has called for deeper regional integration and stronger defence cooperation as Pacific leaders confront an increasingly complex
Fiji pushes defence role in crime fight
FIJI is pushing for greater use of defence capabilities to support law enforcement agencies as transnational organised crime becomes
PNG urges Pacific to turn security dialogue into action
PAPUA New Guinea has called for stronger Pacific cooperation and concrete action as security threats across the region become
Fiji Airways resumes Noumea service
FIJI Airways has reinstated direct flights between Nadi, Fiji and Nouméa, New Caledonia with twice weekly direct
War and hunger in a starving world
WHEN nearly 80 per cent of the world faces hunger, blocking one of the world’s major breadbaskets is neither an accident nor merely
Pacific leaders take regional priorities to UNGA81
PACIFIC Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders will take the region’s priorities to the global stage this week as they gather in New York for
Pacific moves to boost yachting tourism
THE Pacific is looking to expand its yachting tourism industry while strengthening regulation, data collection and opportunities for
Wale raises climate finance concerns with UN Secretary-General
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has called for greater climate finance and adaptation support for Pacific Island states
