Taking matters into our own hands: Pacific aid dependency

There has been a marked decline in Pacific development and progress against the Sustainable Development Goals since the early 2000s, attributable to the impacts of major disaster events, remoteness of Pacific Island countries (PICs) and distance...

New visa offers lifeline for Tuvaluans amid global climate crisis

Pacific Islanders, especially those from the climate-threatened nation of Tuvalu, are taking advantage of Australia’s new resettlement aimed at helping people affected by climate change. The move is part of a special agreement called the Falepili...

Analysis: Trump’s Mineral Policy Offers an Important Strategic Opportunity in the Pacific

by Wyatt J. Greco In an April 2025 executive order, President Trump affirmed that offshore critical minerals are key to creating supply chains that do not depend on adversaries like the People’s Republic of China. While US leadership on deep-sea...

Lions made to work hard for win over Waratahs in a scrappy affair

Owen Farrell watched from the stands as the British and Irish Lions laboured to a 21-10 victory over New South Wales Waratahs in what was comfortably their worst performance since arriving in Australia. A fortnight out from the first Test against...

SPTE 2025: How the World Reached the Pacific

The South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) 2025 was a celebration of connection, culture, and collaboration. Held in Fiji, this year’s event welcomed media, buyers, and seller’s from across the globe — and many of them arrived thanks to the...

Off-colour Lions made to work for victory over New South Wales Waratahs

Owen Farrell watched from the stands as the British and Irish Lions laboured to a 21-10 victory over New South Wales Waratahs in what was comfortably their worst performance since arriving in Australia. A fortnight out from the first Test against...

Trump’s Mineral Policy Offers Strategic Opportunity in the Pacific

Credit: FOX Sunday Morning Futures screenshot A seabed mining agreement with the island nation of Nauru would reduce China’s influence while establishing America as an industry authority This story originally was published by Real Clear Wire. By...

British & Irish Lions prop 'gladiators' form secret society in Australia - but competition for places is fierce as first Test draws closer

A secret society of Lions prop 'gladiators' has been formed in the early stages of this Australia tour, but amid the bonds of new friendships, these competitive beasts are jostling for places in their own complex hierarchy. With a fortnight to go...

Prime Minister's office only given hour's notice before Winston Peters' speech dismissing 'trade war'

Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Prime Minister's office was only given an hour's notice of the contents of a speech by the Foreign Affairs minister, in which Winston Peters criticised the language used by...

Identifying forest invasive species in Fiji and Tonga using machine learning: A Pacific Islands case study

Ex-Wales centre Halaholo set for Tonga debut

Former Wales and Cardiff centre Willis Halaholo is set to make his Tonga debut in August. The 34-year-old won the last of his Wales caps in April 2022 and can now play for Tonga under global governing body World Rugby's eligibility rules. Halaholo...

MPs urge for more Tongan seasonal worker opportunities in Australia

A high-level Tongan delegation has wrapped up an official visit to Australia focused on deepening regional cooperation. Led by former Prime Minister Hon. Siaosi Sovaleni, the delegation met with Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Assistant Minister...

Today's rugby news as Wales international switches allegiances and 'richest game in rugby' proposed

These are your rugby headlines on Friday, July 4 Halaholo gets Tonga call-up Willis Halaholo has been named in the Tonga squad for this summer's Pacific Nations Cup. Halaholo won 10 caps for Wales after moving to the country in 2016 and making...

Canberra opens door to supporting Pacific rugby cash plea

The Albanese government has opened the door to financially supporting a $150 million pitch from Tonga, Samoa and Fiji for rugby union, amid efforts by China to use sports diplomacy to build influence in the Pacific. But one former diplomat...

Crown Prince and Princess lead support for Trade Fair 2025

Tonga’s biggest trade fair kicked off yesterday, led by HRH Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala at Queen Salote Memorial Hall. The Tonga Trade Fair 2025 celebrates local enterprise, culture and innovation over three days in Nukuʻalofa. HRH Princess Sinaitakala...

Tahiti Clinches Multiple Titles in Archery Finals at 2025 Pacific Mini Games

MELEKEOK, Palau — Tahiti reinforced its dominance in regional archery on Wednesday, securing multiple gold medals in the compound and recurve events at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games held at the Melekeok archery range. In the men’s 50-meter compound...

Tupou gets chance to stake claim for Lions series with Waratahs

SYDNEY :The Wallabies thought they had a tighthead prop for a generation when Taniela Tupou packed his bags and headed to Australia to join his brother after completing his education in New Zealand. This weekend, however, he will not be facing...

BeaversEdge Top 25 For 2025: No. 22 DL Tevita Pome’e

In the months leading up to the start of fall camp, BeaversEdge.com will be counting down the Top 25 Oregon State football players on the 2025 roster. Want to give your two cents on the rankings? Subscribe to BeaversEdge.com to join The Dam Board...

Rugby-Tupou gets chance to stake claim for Lions series with Waratahs

SYDNEY (Reuters) -The Wallabies thought they had a tighthead prop for a generation when Taniela Tupou packed his bags and headed to Australia to join his brother after completing his education in New Zealand. This weekend, however, he will not be...

Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 4 July

Christian Lio-Willie. Photo: John Cowpland / action press Rugby Christian Lio-Willie will make his debut for the All Blacks when the team meets France in Dunedin on Saturday in the first of three test matches. The Crusaders number eight, who is of...