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UNICEF Pacific Ambassador calls for action against deep-sea mining

July 31, 2026 0

Former Miss Samoa, Miss Pacific Islands and UNICEF Pacific Ambassador Moemoana Schwenke has called on Pacific Islanders to oppose deep-sea mining, warning that it...

‘Sign up to NZ’: Winston Peters defends citizens-only voting proposal amid...

July 31, 2026

Pacific Islanders seek participation in precision medicine studies

July 31, 2026

Australia may be forced to loosen attendance requirements at UN climate...

July 31, 2026

Pacific nations secure millions to prepare for climate disasters before they...

July 31, 2026

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UNICEF Pacific Ambassador calls for action against deep-sea mining

Breaking News July 31, 2026 0

Former Miss Samoa, Miss Pacific Islands and UNICEF Pacific Ambassador Moemoana Schwenke has called on Pacific Islanders to oppose deep-sea mining, warning that it...

‘Sign up to NZ’: Winston Peters defends citizens-only voting proposal amid Pacific concerns

Breaking News July 31, 2026 0

Who should have the right to vote in New Zealand is shaping up as a key election issue. New Zealand First (NZ First) is defending...

Pacific Islanders seek participation in precision medicine studies

Breaking News July 31, 2026 0

Indigenous health experts in the Pacific Island region are seeking active participation in medical research, particularly in the field of precision medicine, an emerging...

Australia may be forced to loosen attendance requirements at UN climate event in Pacific,...

Breaking News July 31, 2026 0

Australia may be forced to drop its insistence that only prime ministers and presidents attend a high-profile climate meeting in Tuvalu as it struggles...

Pacific nations secure millions to prepare for climate disasters before they strike

Breaking News July 31, 2026 0

Pacific countries are stepping up efforts to protect communities from climate disasters before they happen. Four island nations have secured millions of dollars to strengthen...

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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...

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...

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...

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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...

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Samoa could face rugby ban after government withdraws support

Rugby July 31, 2026 0

Samoa’s rugby union was thrown into disarray on July 30 after the government pulled support for the sport’s governing body, Lakapi Samoa, citing “internal...

Golden day for Fiji: Rainibogi smashes Games records

Sport July 31, 2026 0

Fiji have announced themselves at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in spectacular style. Weightlifter Taniela Rainibogi powered to gold and three Commonwealth Games records in a...

Samoa Government withdraws recognition and support of Lakapi Samoa

Rugby July 30, 2026 0

Following months of consultations, and space given to find an amicable resolution to the issues within Samoan rugby, the Government has decided to withdraw...

Naihamu dominates Drua awards with triple crown

Rugby July 29, 2026 0

Josivini Naihamu was the biggest winner at the 2026 McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women’s Awards, taking home three of the night’s highest honours following an...

Sports ministers renew Commonwealth cooperation through sport

Sport July 28, 2026 0

Commonwealth sports ministers agreed to increase cooperation on sport to bolster access to funding and for development and peace at the 12th Commonwealth Sports...

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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...