Fiji and U.S. strengthen law enforcement partnership
Fiji and United States law enforcement officials reaffirm commitment to further strengthening collaboration in various law enforcement fields, to enhance joint resp
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Starlink halts services in Papua New Guinea amid licensing dispute
Starlink has fully withdrawn its satellite internet services from Papua New Guinea as the government continues to grapple with unresolved licensing issues. The National
Lord Fakafanua elected as Tonga’s new PM
Lord Fakafanua has been elected as Tonga’s new Prime Minister after securing the support of 16 out of 26 Members of Parliament in a secret ballot.He defeated rival
PINA and FMA express deep concern over the Government of Samoa’s decision to ban the Samoa Observer
The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) and Fijian Media Association (FMA) have expressed deep concern over the Government of Samoa’s decision to ban the Samoa
Good behaviour begins at home - Transparency International Vanuatu
Transparency International Vanuatu is urging parents to take greater responsibility in teaching their children about respect, discipline and human rights.
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Severe storm hits NZ, one person dead after being struck by a falling branch
One person has died after being struck by a falling branch on Wellington's Mount Victoria as strong wind and heavy rain warnings continue across New Zealand. Thousands
Late Peter ToRot becomes Papua New Guinea’s first saint
Papua New Guinea is celebrating a historic moment as the late local preacher Peter ToRot, born in 1912 and died in 1925, has been officially declared a saint by the Catho
Kava Declaration sparks concerns among Vanuatu exporters
The Kava Declaration developed by Pacific Islands Forum Leaders, seeks to protect the cultural integrity and intellectual property of kava by restricting the use of the n
Fiji to focus on regional unity and security during Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting in Honiara
A key highlight of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s visit to the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting will be the presentation of the “Ocean of
FAST Party leads Samoa’s 2025 election with 29 seats
With only five constituencies left to be counted, Samoa’s 2025 general election results show the FAST party leading with 29 of the 46 seats declared so far. Sam
Man fighting for life after two shot in western Sydney drive-by shooting
Two men have been shot in the middle of Parramatta in western Sydney, leaving one fighting for life. They are believed to have been in a car with two others when they
NSW Police looking for Eroni Ligaloa over domestic violence offences
The New South Wales Police are appealing for public assistance to locate 35-year-old Eroni Ligaloa. NSW Police say Ligaloa is wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant i
Tongan King and Queen to make State Visit in July
An inter-agency task force has been established after Cabinet endorsed the logistics for the State Visit to Fiji by His Majesty King Tupou VI and Her Majesty Queen Nanasi
Ex-National MP demands visa-free access for Pasifika
Former National MP Anae Arthur Anae has launched a petition demanding a free three-month visitor visa for Pacific people. Anae argues that New Zealand’s current
Tsunami warning for Pacific Islands lifted after strong earthquake near Tonga
The tsunami warning that was activated after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga this morning has been lifted. The strong earthquake prompted an initial tsunami
Ex-Cyclone Alfred: 1 dead, others injured as tropical low moves inland
Gale-force winds with peaks of more than 100kph have blown through large parts of south-east Queensland overnight, bringing down more trees across the region in the wake
Samoan PM defeats second no-confidence vote in two weeks
Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has defeated a no-confidence motion against her minority government for a second time in two weeks. Fiame defeated the no-co
Ditoka tells advance team to Vanuatu they are the type of people we can depend on
You are the type of people we can depend on during a crisis and we thank you. Minister for Disaster Management Sakiasi Ditoka highlighted this while farewelling the a
Royal New Zealand Air Force continues more flights to support Vanuatu response
A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) C-130J-30 Hercules left New Zealand at first light today and has arrived in Port Vila, with search and rescue equipment and humanita
Fijian families in Port Vila safe - Vodafone Vanuatu CEO
Vodafone Vanuatu CEO Thoman Bruce says they have managed to contact a few Fijian families in Port Vila, and so far, all the families contacted are in good health. Whil
Vanuatu workers stuck in Fiji, unable to get home
Dozens of Vanuatu workers returning home from working on orchards and vineyards in New Zealand are stuck in Fiji with commercial flights yet to resume. Local authoriti