Regional
Underwater volcano ready to blow
Monday 5 May 2014 | Published in Regional
The US Geological Survey’s Hawai’ian Volcano Observatory has been keeping a close eye on an undersea volcano in the Northern Marianas that has been showing signs of activity in recent days.
In Brief: Spearhead group to observe elections
Monday 5 May 2014 | Published in Regional
The Melanesian Spearhead Group says it’s preparing to send a mission to Fiji to observe the elections planned for September.
PNG: Boat operator to be charged
Monday 5 May 2014 | Published in Regional
A boat operator in Papua New Guinea’s Bougainville is to face negligence charges after prompting his second rescue in a month.
Australia to discuss co-operation
Monday 5 May 2014 | Published in Regional
Australia’s parliamentary secretary to the Minister for Foreign Affairs Brett Mason will meet with Pacific leaders in the Cook Islands to discuss how the region can work together more effectively.
Incest offences alarm Fiji police
Monday 5 May 2014 | Published in Regional
Sexual-related offences committed on minors by their relatives is a major concern facing the police in Fiji.
Fiji: Plea for women's rights
Monday 5 May 2014 | Published in Regional
In welcoming the promise of democratic elections in September, the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre is insisting that all political parties and individual candidates make clear their position on human rights and the status of women in Fiji.
Fiji: Doubts elections will be fair
Monday 5 May 2014 | Published in Regional
The new leader of Fiji’s People’s Democratic Party, Felix Anthony, says the country’s electoral process is overly complicated and the upcoming poll will not be free and fair.
Satellites to keep tabs on tuna stock
Friday 2 May 2014 | Published in Regional
The pristine waters of the Western and central Pacific Ocean are dotted with thousands of small islands, ranging from low-lying atolls to jungle-covered volcanoes. This diverse region is rich in marine resources and biodiversity—wealth that feeds local communities and drives their economies.
In brief: Falling tree kills man
Friday 2 May 2014 | Published in Regional
The last words uttered by 36-year-old Samu Lala to his sister before going to work on Tuesday morning were "I will see you on Thursday afternoon".
Solomon Islands forms new taskforce
Friday 2 May 2014 | Published in Regional
Solomon Islands police, prosecutors and several Government Ministries have formed a new high level taskforce to crackdown on environmental crime.
Samoa for sale in 'extreme' law
Friday 2 May 2014 | Published in Regional
Samoa citizenship could soon be up “for sale” for as much as $1,000,000 tala.
In brief: Forced to eat unripened crops
Thursday 1 May 2014 | Published in Regional
People affected by last month’s Cyclone Lusi in Vanuatu have been forced to eat unripened crops while they wait for goverment assistance.
Pitcairners deny mutiny make-up
Thursday 1 May 2014 | Published in Regional
A Pitcairn descendant of Fletcher Christian has laughed off reports of a symbolic reconciliation with the Bligh family 225 years after the legendary mutiny on the Bounty.
Fiji: 'Dead man' seeking answers
Thursday 1 May 2014 | Published in Regional
An inquiry is underway in Fiji to determine how a man who was declared dead in the nation’s main hospital was pronounced alive an hour later.
PNG: Refugee status known soon
Thursday 1 May 2014 | Published in Regional
Papua New Guinea has taken the first step towards granting refugee status and resettling refugees currently detained on Manus Island.
PNG: Human trafficking confronted
Thursday 1 May 2014 | Published in Regional
New anti-human trafficking laws are expected to come into force in Papua New Guinea next month.
PNG: Dog attack victim speaks out
Wednesday 30 April 2014 | Published in Regional
A Papua New Guinea man shown in a leaked video being attacked by police dogs in Port Moresby has come forward, demanding justice for the trauma he says he has suffered.
PNG: Gas project ready to produce
Wednesday 30 April 2014 | Published in Regional
Exxon Mobil has announced its A$19 billion liquid natural gas project in Papua New Guinea has begun production ahead of schedule.
Fiji thumbs nose at Pacific Forum
Wednesday 30 April 2014 | Published in Regional
Fiji says it won’t renew its membership to the Pacific Islands Forum unless Australia and New Zealand are expelled as members.
In brief: Nauru too busy to deal with amnesty
Wednesday 30 April 2014 | Published in Regional
Amnesty International has revealed that Nauru has denied it access to the island’s Australian-run immigration detention centre, which houses more than 1,000 asylum seekers.
« Previous 1 … 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 … 404 Next »