Police boost patrols for Tonga v Samoa league celebrations in South Auckland
“Tāmaki Makaurau police will be monitoring the town centres that traditionally celebrate the two league teams,” Mead told…
Australia backs Pacific Islands facing China heat over Taiwan
The federal government is pressing Beijing to respect the Pacific’s decisions on Taiwan after Chinese officials hauled in…
China’s economic slowdown has become its diplomatic weapon in the Pacific
China’s rise in the Pacific isn’t just about aid or diplomacy — it’s about survival and power. As…
Australia and Türkiye try to break diplomatic stalemate over COP31 climate summit hosting rights
Australia and Türkiye are still locked in COP31 negotiations and could even agree to share hosting rights for…
Chinese presence in the Pacific runs deep and is now reshaped by Beijing’s ambitions
Golden, serene, and its belly polished smooth by tens of thousands of hands. This Chinese-style statue — the…
Tongan Queen calls on New Zealand artists to help revive and take its tapa tradition to the world
One hundred Tongan women from 20 villages participated in the ngatu workshop in Tongatapu. Photo / Supplied Gillies…
Australia and Papua New Guinea to ‘totally integrate’ military in defence treaty, minister says
Australia and Papua New Guinea’s military forces will become “totally integrated” as part of a landmark defence treaty…
Christopher Luxon surrounded by Chinese influence at closed-door Pacific Islands Forum
Battling a muggy 29C this morning, journalists piled into the Chinese-built Friendship Hall to witness the leaders arrive…
Climate change forces BOM to overhaul El Niño and La Niña analysis
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is making a major change to how they assess El Niño and La…
Pacific Islands Forum sees Australia-China push for regional influence get ‘comical’
This week, Pacific leaders — as well as hundreds of officials, diplomats and journalists — will gather in…
Truck driver Robert Clifford on phone when he crashed into van, killing RSE worker Kaiea Taubakoa in Blenheim
There was no indication he even braked, the police summary of facts said. The impact shunted the van…
Australia and Vanuatu close to signing Nakamal Agreement worth $500m
Australia and Vanuatu are close to signing an “ambitious” new strategic pact that could see the federal government…