Pacific Region • Tonga • AustraliaA Royal Diplomacy: Tonga’s King and Queen mark 200 years of friendship in AustraliaThe royal couple holds first-ever overseas investiture to honour Tongan Australians, while strengthening ties with a new cyber deal.'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 22 Sep
Pacific Region • Papua New Guinea • Australia • China • United StatesPNG's sovereignty concerns delay defence deal with Australia amid China tensionsAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to address Beijing’s expanding influence in the Pacific during an important meeting with US President Donald Trump.Christine RovoiThu, 18 Sep
Pacific Region • Papua New Guinea • AustraliaPapua New Guinea forges new defence pact with Australia amid rising tensionsWith concerns over China's influence in the Pacific, the agreement aims to improve military cooperation and is set to include recruitment of PNG citizens into the Australian Defence Forces.Christine RovoiMon, 15 Sep
Politics • Nauru • AustraliaNauru and Australia's $billion deportation deal puts lives at risk, warn rights advocatesThe United Nations and human rights groups are urging the Australian government to halt the controversial agreement with Nauru.Christine RovoiFri, 05 Sep
Politics • AustraliaAustralians protest immigration policy amid threats, surge in right-wing extremismAs the nation grapples with tensions over international relations, the rallies focus on cultural shifts, economic competition, and the impact of mass immigration on local communities.Christine RovoiTue, 02 Sep
Pacific Region • Aotearoa New Zealand • AustraliaNew Zealanders value Pacific ties but lack real connection - reportA new survey finds most Kiwis view Pacific nations as vital for the country's future, but only half the population feel culturally connected.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 27 Aug
Sports • AustraliaChristchurch contest will see Sonny Kirisome professionally debut The Australian-Sāmoan fighter will step into the cage for the first time as a professional this weekend, chasing a dream that began with a Facebook ad.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 27 Aug
Arts • Tonga • AustraliaHafekasi author’s journey shines light on Pacific identityWinnie Dunn challenges Pasifika stereotypes in her debut novel, now shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Award, Australia's most prestigious literary prize.Jayden SufiaThu, 17 Jul
Sports • Australia • Aotearoa New ZealandState of Origin 2025 decider will be ‘one for the record books’Former Maroons prop Jacob Lillyman says nerves, energy, and history are on the line for tonight's Queensland and New South Wales clash in Sydney.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 09 Jul
Sports • Fiji • AustraliaDown to the wire: Wallabies escape with last-minute win over the Flying FijiansAustralian captain Harry Wilson's try clinches the thrilling 21-18 victory on Sunday in Newcastle.PMN NewsSun, 06 Jul
