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Fiji govt told to fix 'huge gap in the system' to tackle human trafficking
A human rights lawyer says the Fijian government has neglected the issue of human trafficking and is urging the government to tackle the issue with the same intent as it does drug trafficking. Audio
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'Senior portfolios' expected to be taken up by Sogavare's group in new Solomons govt
6 May 2024A veteran Solomon Islands journalist says people in the country expect the last 12 portfolios in this government will go to 'Our Party' MPs.
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Canadian miner exploring for gold and copper on Bougainville
6 May 2024A Canadian mining company, Island Passage Development Canada Limited (IPDC) is undertaking a mining exploration programme in Bougainville.
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Pacific news in brief for May 6
6 May 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including the World Bank urging Papua New Guinea to address a "human capital crisis" and invest more in…
Pacific News headlines with summaries.
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Pasifika Sipoti wrap
6 May 2024A round-up of results from the big sporting events that took place in the weekend, including Super Rugby, rugby sevens, cricket and soccer.
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Q and A: ANU's Stephen Howes on Australia's Pacific Engagement Visa quotas
4 May 2024Australian National University's Development Policy Centre head, Stephen Howes, says Papua New Guinea has emerged as a big winner for the program.
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Scientific shark study resumes in New Caledonia
4 May 2024A scientific study on shark presence and behaviour is to resume shortly in New Caledonia's Southern Province, where two incidents in February last year prompted an indiscriminate culling campaign.
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Don't 'mistake' Pacific leaders 'quietness' on AUKUS as support for NZ's position - expert
3 May 2024A 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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Jeremiah Manele reveals 11 ministers; more announced soon
6 May 2024Eleven MPs were confirmed as ministers in the Government for National Unity and Transformation coalition on Saturday and another 12 are exepcted to be sworn in the coming days.
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French Pacific news in brief
4 May 2024A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific region, including a protest in New Caledonia to support a senior Kanak journalist who has come under heavy criticism on social media
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World Press Freedom Day 2024: Pacific reporters identify issues
4 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. Audio
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Solomons cabinet expected to be finalised this weekend
4 May 2024Solomon Islands new Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele expects to have his cabinet lineup finalised over the weekend, as police warn Solomon Islanders to stop posting "inciting" content on Facebook.
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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.
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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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61 dengue-like illness cases in latest report from Samoa
In its latest surveillance report, the country's health ministry says the dengue-like illness count remains high.
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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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