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Push for global ocean moratorium grows as deep sea mining operations stall

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) council closes without greenlighting deep sea extraction, triggering calls from scientists, Pacific voices, and financial institutions to halt the industry.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 22 Jul

Environment

Māngere family says ‘yes for now’ to home buyout after two-year wait for answers

After learning that their home is an “intolerable risk to life”, the Taufoous are left to choose between staying uninsured or losing the community they have helped build for decades.

Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterTue, 15 Jul

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Fiji

Rotuma’s coral reefs show resilience in National Geographic Pristine Seas survey

The expedition to Fiji’s Rotuma Island finds healthy shallow coral reefs despite recent heatwaves.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 11 Jul

Environment

Dawn ceremony marks anti-nuclear legacy of Rainbow Warrior

Forty years after the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior, the ship is remembered as a symbol of Pacific solidarity against nuclear testing.

Khalia StrongThu, 10 Jul

Environment •

Tuvalu

From reef ruins to science inspiration: Marine mission in Tuvalu concludes

As coral health declines across Tuvalu, researchers say education and conservation offer hope, after a national survey and youth science day reach new depths.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 01 Jul

Environment

Pasifika in Nelson Tasman safe but alert as more rain looms, says community leader

As heavy rain threatens the region, Pasifika remain vigilant but largely safe, with community teams providing key information in Pacific languages.

PMN NewsMon, 30 Jun

Environment •

Cook Islands

Seabed mining consultations raise fisheries concerns

Moana Minerals, one of the licensed companies in the Cook Islands to explore deep-sea resources, conducted engagement tours over a week ago.

Talaia Mika, Cook Islands News reporterThu, 26 Jun

Environment

Turning trash into community resource: West Auckland site gets zero-waste upgrade

The revamped facility includes a community-run store, a construction recovery hub, and space for education - all designed to reduce landfill waste and support circular living.

Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterWed, 18 Jun

Environment •

Vanuatu

Vanuatu leads charge for world’s largest Indigenous-led marine reserve at UN summit

The initiative will cover over six million square kilometres and aims to protect ocean biodiversity.

'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 17 Jun

Environment •

Fiji

UN Oceans Summit: Fiji mobilising resources to protect vital marine ecosystems, says govt

As the Pacific grapples with inequities in financing ocean conservation, leaders unite to advocate for more robust international support and ensure the health of the world’s oceans.

Elenoa TuragaiviuFri, 13 Jun

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