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'We're eating tinned fish'

Pacific Samoa
Tafitoala villagers are pleading for Manawanui wreckage compensation, saying "we are fighting for a big amount" as their livelihoods are most affected.

Bula scores four as Bati defeat Cook Islands

Sport Pacific
Fiji scored a total of eight tries in their opening Pacific Championships Bowl rugby league clash.

Cook Islands Moana beat Orchids, in opening Pacific Bowl clash

Pacific Cook Islands
The Cook Islands women claimed seven tries against the Orchids' one, storming to their opening victory in their Pacific Championships Bowl campaign with a 34-6 victory.

Kanak leader cleared to return to New Caledonia, court confirms

Pacific
A Paris appeal court has confirmed that pro-independence leader Christian Téin's is now cleared to return to New Caledonia.

France backs postponement of New Caledonia's provincial polls

Pacific New Caledonia
A controversial piece of legislation to postpone the date for New Caledonia's crucial provincial elections passed its first hurdle in the French Senate on Wednesday.

This Pacific nation's biggest tourism asset is now its biggest threat

Pacific
Swimming amid the shipwrecks of Micronesia's Chuuk Lagoon is like diving into a time machine.

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'Culture is everything':Te Maeva Nui unites Cook Islanders in Aotearoa

7 Oct 2025

In a vibrant display of cultural pride, Cook Islanders gave their all on stage at the Te Maeva Nui New Zealand. Audio

Palau Senate still opposed to US proposal on people seeking protection

10 Oct 2025
Senate President Hokkons Baules said there are practical issues around introducing refugees in their society.

As Fiji celebrates its 55th Independence Day, it must look forwards not backwards, academic says

10 Oct 2025
Fijian academic says the nation must focus on the future, not the past, as it celebrates the 55th anniversary of its independence from Britain.

Amnesty International wants NZ visa for climate-affected Pacific islanders

10 Oct 2025
A Kiribati community advocate said establishing a New Zealand climate visa now would enable slow migration and avoid a forced exodus of climate refugees.

Up to nine tropical cycones forecast for Pacific this season

15 Oct 2025
The official cyclone season for the southwest Pacific runs from November to April. Audio

'Whether they like it or not': Toroama vows to push for independence

1 Oct 2025
The Bougainville leader is back in the top job after a landslide victory at the polls and has vowed to push ahead with independence from Papua New Guinea. Audio
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What Pacific Island leaders told the UN General Assembly about climate, conflict and peace

30 Sep 2025
Pacific Island leaders took turns addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, speaking on a range of issues - from local to global - that impact their countries.

'Love letter to Mum' Samoan caregiver shares dementia journey

27 Sep 2025
A Samoan caregiver is using social media to highlight the realities of caring for someone with dementia. Unoi describes their online platform as his "love letter to Mum", sharing snippets of their daily routine and conversations.