Pacific News Search
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Vanuatu high risk prison to close after being deemed unfit for inmates
Vanuatu's High Risk Prison in Port Vila, known locally as 'Container City', is to be shut down as it is not fit for inmates to live in.
Updated at 1:26 pm on 14 July 2023
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Fiji's finance minister says new budget gets 'economy back on track'
Fiji's Parliament signed off on its 2023-24 national budget on Thursday after four days of debate, which the government says will put the nation "on the right trajectory".
Updated at 12:46 pm on 14 July 2023
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Wenda condemns 'grave abuses' against Papuan activists
A West Papua pro-independence leader says Indonesia is ramping up its repression of peaceful activists while people mobilise in favour of the province gaining full membership of the Melanesian Spearhead Group.
Updated at 12:26 pm on 14 July 2023
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Marianas still owes money to officials, others for 2022 Pacific Mini Games
A year after the Northern Marianas hosted the Pacific Mini Games the organising committee still owes vendors and officials money.
Updated at 10:35 am on 14 July 2023
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Pacific Islands Forum chair confident in safety of Japan's release into ocean
The Pacific Islands Forum chair Mark Brown says the planned release of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean cannot be a breach of the Rarotonga Treaty as it's a controlled release and not a dump.
Updated at 10:34 am on 14 July 2023
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Tana Umaga expecting sleepless nights as coach of Moana Pasifika
Former All Black Tana Umaga admits he faces a "Herculean" task when he takes on the role of head coach of Moana Pasifika in 2024.
Updated at 8:10 am on 14 July 2023
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Tonga Airline never grounded, despite one plane experiencing problems
Tonga's only domestic airline, Lulutai, has remained operational, despite problems with one aircraft last week in Eua.
Updated at 5:42 pm on 13 July 2023
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Deep-sea mining threatens tuna fisheries - study
Seafood organisations are calling for a pause on deep-sea mining after a new study claims the two industries could be in conflict as tuna migrates East due to climate change.
Updated at 5:34 pm on 13 July 2023
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Pacific news in brief for July 13
A round-up of latest news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 4:57 pm on 13 July 2023
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Flight delays disrupt Tongan rugby team's prep plans
The 'Ikale Tahi rugby team's preparations for crucial World Cup warm-up games has been affected by delays to player's arrival in camp and ongoing injuries.
Updated at 2:55 pm on 13 July 2023
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Solomons' PM signs new deals with China on Beijing trip
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has defended China saying its strategic interests are misunderstood.
Updated at 12:04 pm on 13 July 2023
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Solomon Islands looking for best-ever Pacific Games performance
Solomon Islands' sports officials are confident of a strong team performance at the Pacific Games which is being held in the capital Honiara later this year.
Updated at 11:37 am on 13 July 2023
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Vanuatu's greatest footballer receives national honour
Vanuatu football captain and Central Coast Mariners star Brian Kaltak has been recognised by the national government following his stellar year.
Updated at 10:08 am on 13 July 2023
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Solomon Islands PM's 'I am back home' comment in Beijing 'shameful', opposition says
Solomon Islands opposition leader Matthew Wale has accused Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare of mocking Solomon Islanders.
Updated at 1:14 pm on 12 July 2023
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Pacific news in brief for July 12
The latest news in brief from around the Pacific.
Updated at 1:14 pm on 12 July 2023
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Sports news in brief for July 12
Round-up of sports news from around the region including rugby, netball, hockey, weightlifting
Updated at 1:14 pm on 12 July 2023
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Climate crisis an 'existential threat' for developing nations, Commonwealth head says
Many small island states live in fear of natural disasters, as unprecedented storms become more frequent, says Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland.
Updated at 11:22 am on 12 July 2023
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PNG set to host inaugural forum to boost investment from Asia
Papua New Guinea is to hold the first Papua New Guinea-Asia Investment Conference in Hong Kong in October this year.
Updated at 9:57 am on 12 July 2023
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Tonga looks forward to rugby clash against Australia A
Tongans are expected to pack Te'ufaiva Stadium in Nuku'alofa on July 14 when the 'Ikale Tahi squares off against Australia A in a celebration rugby union match to honour stars of the past.
Updated at 9:57 am on 12 July 2023
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Spot the hypocrisy: Europe and the West throws Pacific high ambition under the bus at IMO
Opinion - Getting serious push-back to the Pacific's high ambition from China, Brazil et al. was fully expected at IMO, but being thrown under the bus by the West wasn't, Dr Peter Nuttall writes.
Updated at 4:49 pm on 11 July 2023
