Regional
Leaders issue Palau Declaration
Friday 1 August 2014 | Published in Regional
Pacific leaders have made a declaration on oceans, determined the fate of Fiji, and elected a new leader for the region’s representative group.
Rain claims life in American Samoa
Thursday 31 July 2014 | Published in Regional
A teenage girl has died and homes have been evacuated under the threat of landslides following a day of severe weather in American Samoa.
NZ: Key's absence at Forum noted
Thursday 31 July 2014 | Published in Regional
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key’s absence was duly noted by host president Tommy Remengesau at the opening of the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, who made it clear he wanted him there.
Forum call to save world's oceans
Thursday 31 July 2014 | Published in Regional
The 45th annual meeting of Pacific Island leaders has officially begun in Palau with a message about protecting the world’s oceans.
Money to be made from breadfruit cultivation
Wednesday 30 July 2014 | Published in Regional
Cultivating breadfruit trees is a developing business and a potential source of income for Pacific islands thanks to an initiative between the Hawai’i-based Breadfruit Institute of the National Tropical Botanical Garden and a private horticultural company, Cultivaris.
Rugby coach wants a 'winning culture'
Wednesday 30 July 2014 | Published in Regional
Fiji Rugby Union’s new chief executive Radrodro Tabualevu has pledged to work towards a “winning culture in rugby and beyond”.
Glasgow: First fight against another woman
Wednesday 30 July 2014 | Published in Regional
Teenage women’s division boxer Taoriba Biniati has never fought another woman – only men – because on the tiny Pacific Island where she lives there are no other female fighters.
PNG's development strategy 'visionary'
Wednesday 30 July 2014 | Published in Regional
The world’s largest conservation organisation has described Papua New Guinea’s strategy for sustainable development as ‘visionary’.
Japan kills 115 whales in the Pacific
Wednesday 30 July 2014 | Published in Regional
Japan has concluded a two-and-a-half month whale hunt in the Pacific, killing 115 whales.
Vanuatu: PM sacks three ministers
Wednesday 30 July 2014 | Published in Regional
Vanuatu prime minister Joe Natuman has suspended three government ministers after they reportedly backed a plan to move a motion of no confidence.
Robots may spy on illegal fishing
Wednesday 30 July 2014 | Published in Regional
A US company is attempting to help Pacific island nations and territories combat illegal fishing with a wave-riding robot which can sense boats offshore.
Hawaii: Mayoral candidate 'stunned'
Tuesday 29 July 2014 | Published in Regional
A barefoot, bong-making, wannabe Hawaiian mayor who resisted arrest has been shocked by police in a public street.
Tonga raises drinking age
Tuesday 29 July 2014 | Published in Regional
The Tongan parliament this week passed a law raising the alcoholic drinking age from 18 to 21 years old.
Fiji: Call for sustainable sea transport
Tuesday 29 July 2014 | Published in Regional
There’s been a call for international donors to adjust their priorities and invest in sustainable sea transport to reduce the Pacific’s reliance on expensive and high-polluting fossil fuels.
Plane crash near Pago Pago
Saturday 26 July 2014 | Published in Regional
A plane carrying an American father and son attempting to fly around the world for charity crashed in the Pacific Ocean Tuesday night near the Pago Pago International Airport in American Samoa.
Pacific flags fly at start of Games
Saturday 26 July 2014 | Published in Regional
Pacific athletes have taken their place at the colourful opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Lions may play in the Pacific
Wednesday 23 July 2014 | Published in Regional
The British and Irish Lions are under pressure to follow the All Blacks’ lead and play a test in the Pacific Islands on the way to New Zealand for their 2017 tour.
PNG: Churches offer AIDs faith healing
Wednesday 23 July 2014 | Published in Regional
Revivalist churches in Papua New Guinea are promoting prayer as a substitute for medication to those with HIV, according to human rights groups.
Samoa: One woman's flight from a life of violence
Wednesday 23 July 2014 | Published in Regional
A poignant story of one young woman’s struggle against domestic violence has been told in the Samoa Observer newspaper this week.
News service laments its own demise
Wednesday 23 July 2014 | Published in Regional
The impact of recently announced cuts to Radio Australia and other international services of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, is likely to be raised at a Pacific leaders meeting in Palau next week.
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