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March 14, 2026: Fiji braces for heavy afternoon/evening thunderstorms and widespread showers, especially over Viti Levu and Vanua Levu; Rotuma to see heavy falls
Moist easterly winds bring cloudy spells and showers across Fiji, with heavy afternoon thunderstorms likely on the main islands. Rotuma faces rough seas and more unsettled conditions.… read more
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Pacific Ministers Push for Tailored UN Reform to Advance Gender Equality and GBV Response at CSW70
Pacific Islands Forum ministers pressed for UN reform that centers the Pacific, spotlighting gender equality, GBV, climate vulnerability, and peace and security. They urged preserving the UN’s… read more
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Palau Calls for Affordable, Interoperable Ocean Tech and Local Capacity Building to Strengthen SIDS Governance
Pacific island leaders say safeguarding vast ocean spaces hinges on affordable, interoperable tech paired with sustained local capacity building. As talks move toward real-world deployment, the focus… read more
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Luxon Heads to Samoa and Tonga for Key Talks With New Pacific Leaders
New Zealand’s prime minister heads to Samoa and Tonga for the first wide-ranging talks with the newly installed Pacific leaders, backed by a cross-sector delegation. The trip… read more
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Fiji warns HIV caseload could reach 9,000, straining health services and public finances
Fiji could face a sharp rise in HIV that would test the resilience of its health services and finances. The warning underscores the need for a united,… read more
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Samoa’s Johnny Malua wins Polynesian Games 100m in Auckland, 10.88s just shy of the games record
Johnny Malua stormed to Polynesian Games 100m glory in Auckland, clocking 10.88 and coming agonisingly close to the record. His win shines a bright light on Pacific… read more
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NZ backs Pasifika TV at 10th anniversary, aims to secure live sports rights and boost digital connectivity for Pacific audiences
Pasifika TV marks a decade with a new push from Wellington to bring more live sports to Pacific audiences. The move pairs stronger regional broadcasting with a… read more
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New Zealand Slashes 12-Month Pacific Visitor Visa Fee to Strengthen Regional Ties
New Zealand’s foreign minister flags mounting geopolitical pressure in the Pacific and calls for renewed regional unity and sovereignty under the Pacific Way. He pairs the warning… read more
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Commonwealth and Prince Albert II Foundation Launch Blue Charter Incubator to Accelerate Community-Led Ocean Conservation in Asia-Pacific
A new alliance aims to turn ocean pledges into real, community‑led action across Asia and the Pacific. It offers early‑stage conservation grants up to £50,000 to jump‑start… read more