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Don't 'mistake' Pacific leaders 'quietness' on AUKUS as support for NZ's position - expert
A Pacific regionalism expert has called out New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters for withholding information from the public on AUKUS military pact. Audio
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61 dengue-like illness cases in latest report from Samoa
3 May 2024In its latest surveillance report, the country's health ministry says the dengue-like illness count remains high.
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World Press Freedom Day 2024: Pacific reporters identify issues
3 May 2024While the world marks World Media Freedom Day, in Papua New Guinea, one of the big issues is the loss of experience in the sector.
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Pasifika Sipoti - preview of weekend sports
3 May 2024A preview of the weekend's sport, including Super Rugby Pacific clashes and Singapore 7s.
Pacific News headlines with summaries.
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Vanuatu's Kalsakau resigns, wants referendum postponed
Vanuatu's former prime minister and opposition leader MP Ishmael Kalsakau has stepped down - just two days after he confirmed he was the rightful opposition leader. Audio
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Pacific news in brief for May 3
3 May 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Fiji and Australia discussing Pacific security.
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King questions govt decisions in Parliament speech
Tonga's King Tupou VI closed the 2023/2024 session of the Tongan Parliament with a hard-hitting message delivered by one of his Privy Council members.
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Sapolu excited with Pacific interest in American football
3 May 2024Ex-gridiron star Manase Jesse Sapolu talks Pacific flair in the NFL with senior sports journalist Iliesa Tora.
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Jeremiah Manele is new Solomon Islands Prime Minister
2 May 2024Jeremiah Manele has been elected prime minister of Solomon Islands polling 31 votes to 18 over rival candidate and former opposition leader Mathew Wale.
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'It's a funny situation': Kiribati's Sir Ieremia Tabai scathing about decision to deport judge
Kiribati's first president Sir Ieremia Tabai says the decision by the government to deport Australian-born Judge David Lambourne from the country is "a farce". Audio
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Northern Marianas badminton receives recognition from governing body
3 May 2024The Northern Marianas Badminton Association won Badminton World Federation's BWF Member Association Participation Award during the recent 3rd Annual Member Association Awards held in Chengdu, China.
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Tongans left wondering who will fill key portfolios
It's been weeks now since Tonga's King Tupou VI let it be known that he wasn't happy with the government assigning two key Cabinet portfolios.
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Pacific news in brief for May 2
2 May 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including shortage of beds in Fiji hospitals to cater for the growing number of patients.
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West Papua accusations fly at Australia, US
2 May 2024Australia says it "unreservedly recognises Indonesia's territorial integrity and sovereignty over the Papua provinces" but also "condemns violence".
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Hosting first Super Rugby Pacific game 'a real boost' for Tonga rugby
Tonga is set to gain more than just their share of gate-takings when they host their first-ever Super Rugby Pacific game this weekend. Audio
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Tonga volcano continues to generate research - two years after eruption
The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcanic eruption in Tonga continues to generate research, two years after its violent outburst. Audio
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Social worker says Pacific men using Bible to justify domestic violence
1 May 2024There is concern over Bible verses being misinterpreted by some Pacific men to justify domestic violence, a Samoan-Chinese social worker says. Audio
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'Pacific Islands are a very challenging place to roll out vaccines' - UNICEF
1 May 2024Immunisation in the Pacific is more sustainable with governments taking on a vaccine programme, UNICEF Aotearoa says.
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Solomons police 'will not tolerate anyone who intends to disturb' prime ministerial election
1 May 2024Police in Solomon Islands are on high alert ahead of the election of the prime minister on Thursday.
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Samoans yet to be included in Aussie visa
Samoans are not yet eligible to apply for Australia's new visa category that allows skilled workers and their families to apply for permanent residence.
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New Caledonia's French constitutional battle starts again
1 May 2024Analysis - The Constitutional Bill has been at the centre of growing tensions in New Caledonia.
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Pacific prison guards receive training from NZ Corrections
1 May 2024Close to 60 Fijians completed their training with the New Zealand Corrections last week.
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Pacific news in brief for May 1
1 May 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Papua New Guineans' chance to be recruited to the Australian military.
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Ready, set, go in Solomons PM race - Jeremiah Manele vs Matthew Wale
1 May 2024The election of the prime minister will be held at 9.30am local time on Thursday.
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Ileen Pegi: First Solomon Islands woman to score soccer transfer deal
1 May 2024The Solomon Islands national women's football team and Koloale FC star player has joined New Caledonia's champion side AS Feminine.
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Pacific youth unemployment raises concerns with ILO
30 Apr 2024High rates of youth unemployment in the Pacific region are a concern, according to a new International Labour Organisation report. Audio
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New Zealand parliamentarians pay tribute to Fa'anānā Efeso Collins
MPs have paid tribute to Fa'anānā Efeso Collins in Parliament today, two months after his death. The 49-year-old Green MP died suddenly in February during a charity event in Auckland.
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Pacific families to get disaster support
The two-year initiative is set to support 12,000 people in disaster-prone communities in Fiji, Tonga, and Samoa.
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