Pacific islanders face discriminatory migration policies in NZ
NEW Zealand is failing to protect those most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change in the Pacific islands. A report by human rights organisation, Amnesty International, says discriminatory migration policies tear
Briefs
THE American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) has partnered up with technology firm Itron, Inc. to deploy an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system across the
October 2025 Vol 51 No. 10
We Say: Time’s running out Eke backs balanced monarchy From independence to Pacific leadership Fiji’s living tradition and a call to unity Blue Pacific: Partnerships for tomorrow Tapestry of joy and concern:
It’s not a myth: Student journalists speak out
THE climate crisis is having an alarming impact on the Pacific region, with women, children, and marginalised communities being disproportionately
An Ocean of Peace – and justice?
AT September’s Pacific Islands Forum in Honiara, leaders launched the Blue Pacific Ocean of Peace Declaration. Forum leaders agreed to “embed the Blue Pacific Ocean of Peace as a cornerstone of future national and
New Zealand beats Vanuatu, takes second place
KICKING off the last day of competition, Vanuatu took on New Zealand for second place. Ethan Martin was again the mastermind for the Kiwi’s set pieces. Cooper Wink was there to deliver the first goal very early in
Vanuatu rise against Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands went into Day 3 of the Futsal tournament with two wins under their belt in an encounter against a winless
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American Samoa IN a significant move aimed at environmental protection, American Samoa has formally opposed deep-sea mining in its
Milestone ocean deal signed
GLOBAL efforts to protect the ocean took a leap today with the signing of an agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) was officially
Pacific countries review impact of biosecurity capacity building programmes
Biosecurity officers from across the Pacific met in Fiji recently to review the impact of biosecurity training programmes delivered under the Safe Agricultural Trade Facilitation through Economic Integration in the
Pacific youth taking steps toward a cleaner future
Across the Pacific, young people are stepping up to learn more about how to manage waste and improve energy access in their
