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Cook Islands prime minister wants to rework ties to NZ to be more independent

Fiji, April 4 -- Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says he will only re-work constitutional ties with New Zealand if the new agreement makes it clear his country is now "more independent" - riski... Read More


Moana Pasifika 'hungry for more' after Crusaders win, says Savea

Fiji, April 4 -- Moana Pasifika have named their best available match-day 23 to meet the Waratahs at home in North Harbour on Saturday. Captain Ardie Savea, who moves to openside flanker for the clas... Read More


Must-win or bust for Drua

Fiji, April 4 -- With the Fijian Drua reaching the halfway point of the Super Rugby Pacific season, head coach Glen Jackson acknowledges that the stakes are getting higher. As teams begin to test the... Read More


BenarNews bids farewell after 10 years of pioneering reporting in Asia Pacific

Fiji, April 3 -- In a heartfelt farewell, BenarNews, a trailblazer in independent journalism across the Asia-Pacific, has announced a pause in operations due to funding challenges. After a decade of ... Read More


Forum SG Waqa stresses economic resilience and collective action at FEMM opening in Tonga

Fiji, March 26 -- At the opening of the Special Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) in Tonga on Wednesday, Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa addressed key global and regional challenges, highligh... Read More


Tonga's Ministry of Finance CEO calls for unity to overcome Pacific's economic challenges at Special Forum Economic officials meeting

Fiji, March 25 -- Tonga's Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of Finance, Kilisitina Tuaimei'api, opened the Special Forum Economic Officials Meeting (FEOM) Tuesday, with a call for unity in addr... Read More


Aviation a lifeline for the Pacific, says Forum SG Waqa

Fiji, March 21 -- Forum Secretary General Baron Divavesi Waqa, Thursday emphasised the vital role aviation plays in the region's future, calling it not just a mode of transport, but a lifeline for isl... Read More


Vanuatu defends passport scheme in face of travel ban reports

Fiji, March 19 -- The Vanuatu government is yet to receive any formal communication from the Trump administration about the country's reported inclusion in a sweeping travel ban on citizens of dozens ... Read More


Forum SG applauds Pacific Political Climate Champions as they review COP 29 Outcomes

Fiji, March 19 -- Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa inspired Pacific leaders during the debrief of Political Climate Champions in Nadi Tuesday, stressing the critical need for strong political leader... Read More


Samoa takes bold step towards global ocean governance with BBNJ Agreement workshop

Fiji, March 18 -- Pacific Ocean Commissioner Dr Filimon Manoni has praised Samoa's continued leadership in advancing the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity during the opening of t... Read More