Sports • Australia • Kiribati • Cook IslandsRising stars showcase skills in Oceania beach volleyball competitionTeams from Kiribati to Australia have hit the sand running as the Oceania Under-18 Championships pushes regional growth in the sport.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 08 Apr
Politics • AustraliaAustralia's election: Voter frustration, climate crisis, and the Pacific's rising concernsAustralia is poised for a pivotal moment as close to 18 million voters, along with over 300,000 Pacific Islanders, prepare to go to the polls amid pressing issues like rising living costs and foreign policy.Christine RovoiFri, 04 Apr
Arts • Sāmoa • Australia • Aotearoa New ZealandSāmoa’s storyteller: Arran Rogers films Pacific narratives for those far from homeAfter picking up a camera during Covid lockdown, he now aims to direct movies grounded in Sāmoan heritage with fellow Pacific creatives.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 02 Apr
Education • AustraliaRepresentation gap hurts Sāmoan students in Australia - studyA Sāmoan PhD researcher’s thesis reveals how cultural representation can empower Pasifika in Australian classrooms.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 28 Mar
Environment • Tuvalu • AustraliaAustralia's COP31 bid at risk: Climate debate intensifies ahead of federal electionWith Pacific nations prioritising climate action amid rising sea levels and increasing geopolitical tensions, Canberra calls for stronger initiatives as opposition leaders focus on domestic economic concerns.Christine RovoiThu, 27 Mar
Pacific Region • Papua New Guinea • Fiji • Solomon Islands • AustraliaAustralia's election-eve federal budget: What's in it for the Pacific?Canberra has stepped up aid for the region amid US cuts, with A$2 billion (NZ$2.2b) allocated to address critical needs in the Pacific.Christine RovoiWed, 26 Mar
Sports • Cook Islands • Fiji • AustraliaBoxing mismatch: Teremoana finishes 'Flabby Fijian'Cook Islands-Scottish-Australian power puncher Teremoana Teremoana takes out Fiji's James 'The Beast' Singh in less than two minutes.Christine RovoiSun, 23 Mar
Pacific Region • Papua New Guinea • China • AustraliaChina cast-off: PNG discusses Bougainville self-rule amid security pact with AustraliaPapua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape says Bougainville's independence hinges on achieving economic self-sufficiency.Christine RovoiThu, 20 Mar
Pacific Region • Nauru • Australia • Papua New GuineaOver $2 billion lifeline for Pacific banks amid rising challengesMajor financial lending institutions operating in small island nations are set to receive a crucial lifeline from Australia to remain viable in the region.Christine RovoiWed, 19 Mar
Health • AustraliaFrom burnout to breakthrough: Why this Pacific nurse finds work-life balance in AusSarah Elisaia started her nursing career during the Covid-19 crisis in New Zealand. But after three years of burnout, she finds a new path across the ditch.Khalia StrongMon, 17 Mar
