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…
Christchurch’s new stadium to debut with Super Rugby Pacific Super Round 2026
Ten of the competition’s 11 sides will play under the roof of the $683 million venue. “Fans can…
Albanese embraced by NZ Prime Minister Chris Luxon as two countries flag increased defence cooperation
China’s presence in the Pacific and a push for peace in the Middle East were at the centre…
Nauru sells first passports to help fund relocations as sea levels rise
Australia’s Pacific neighbour, Nauru, has sold its first passports as part of a program raising funds for the…
Former All Blacks winger George Bridge signs two-year deal with Western Force
During his time with the Crusaders, Bridge amassed 82 games, scored 37 tries and won four full Super…
Tsunami threats downgraded across South America and the Pacific after Russian earthquake
Countries in the Pacific and South America have downgraded their tsunami alerts after avoiding the worst following one…
NZ threatened by 'surges' after massive 8.8 quake off Russia’s Pacific coast – NZ Herald
NZ threatened by ‘surges’ after massive 8.8 quake off Russia’s Pacific coast NZ HeraldEvacuations in Japan and US as…