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
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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
Fijians in Vanuatu share updates but connectivity challenges continue
As getting in touch with family in Vanuatu is still difficult following the magnitude 7.3 earthquake yesterday, Fijians in Port Vila have been able to get some informatio
Vanuatu Earthquake
The 7.3 magnitude earthquake, which struck at a depth of 57km, occurred 30km to the west of the capital Port Vila at 1.47pm, according to the US Geological Survey./+ARTIC
Fijians struggle for updates as Qereqeretabua pledges continued efforts to get information
As Fijians try to contact their loved ones amid connectivity issues in Vanuatu following a 7.3 earthquake in Port Vila yesterday, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs L
One confirmed death after Vanuatu earthquake
Reports are coming through that there is a confirmed death after the earthquake in Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila. Local journalist, Dan McGarry confirms that tha
No Tsunami warning for Fiji
A tsunami watch earlier in place for all coastal low lying areas of Fiji following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Vanuatu has been cancelled and there is no tsunami warn
Lawmakers stage Maori protest in NZ parliament during race relations debate
A vote in New Zealand’s parliament was suspended, and two lawmakers were ejected yesterday when the parliament erupted over a controversial proposed law redefining
Australia produces nearly 4 million tons of methane annually and is 'turbo-charging' climate change – Climate Council
Australia produces nearly four million tonnes of methane annually and is "turbo-charging" climate change, according to research compiled in a new report from the Climate
Fijian man charged with murder after woman stabbed in alleged domestic violent attack
A Fijian man has been charged with the murder of his Fijian girlfriend in Sydney in what police allege is a domestic violence attack. Sydney Morning Herald reports tha
New Zealand’s PM to visit Fiji from Wednesday for bilateral meetings
New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon will visit Fiji from Wednesday to discuss advancing trade and economic cooperation. Luxon will meet Prime Minist
History repeated at Pacific Islands pageant as Miss Samoa crowned Miss Pacific Islands
History repeated during the finale of the 35th Miss Pacific Islands pageant in Nauru last night when Miss Samoa Moemoana Schwenke was crowned the Miss Pacific Islands.
Tricia Emberson launches sparkling kava on tap in Tonga
Tricia Emberson and her family of Nuku'alofa in Tonga have started a sparkling kava on tap business to make local drinks available for everyone and for those interested i
Two Tongan skulls held in a Sydney museum have been repatriated to their traditional owners
The remains of two Tongan male skulls stored in the Australian Museum's collection in Sydney have been repatriated to their present-day descendants living on Eua Island i
National death toll in PNG’s violent riots increases to 22 people
The national death toll from violent riots in Papua New Guinea has increased to 22 after the remains of six people were found in Port Moresby yesterday. It is understo