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Aotearoa New Zealand

New Pacific Islands Forum partner model set for first test in NZ

Pacific nations agree to a new two-stream system for dealing with outside partners with NZ to host the first Forum where the model will be put into practice.

Thomas Tarurongo WynneTue, 08 Sep

Opinion •

Palau

Is an empty seat a silent seat? What Palau told us about Pacific unity

The leaders’ meeting exposed tensions within the region but also showed where island nations can still find common ground.

Thomas Tarurongo WynneTue, 08 Sep

Pacific Region

Pacific nations push for stronger protection of reefs that can survive the climate emergency

Tonga, French Polynesia, and the Federated States of Micronesia join a global commitment to protect coral reefs with a better chance of surviving a warming ocean.

Khalia StrongMon, 07 Sep

Pacific Region •

Palau

Pacific Forum leaders agree on regional action as Naoero breaks ranks over China missile test

The Forum's final communiqué calls for advance warning of missile tests while leaders also welcomed new plans for regional security, fisheries and AI.

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne, Political ReporterFri, 04 Sep

Pacific Region •

Papua New Guinea •

Palau

Pacific backs war on drugs as PNG pushes for new security treaty

Leaders support a new regional plan to tackle organised crime in the Pacific but Papua New Guinea says voluntary arrangements are no longer enough.

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne, Political ReporterThu, 03 Sep

Pacific Region •

Palau

Pacific communities prepare for a hotter world as 1.5°C limit slips further away, says UN

A new United Nations report says the world is likely to cross the 1.5°C global warming threshold within the next few years.

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne, Political ReporterThu, 03 Sep

Pacific Region •

Palau

Pacific unity tested as Taiwan-China tensions play out at Palau Forum

Five leaders are absent as Taipei and Beijing clash over their place in the region, raising fresh questions about the Forum’s ability to speak with one voice.

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne, Political ReporterWed, 02 Sep

Pacific Region •

Palau

Palau takes Forum chair with message to major powers: 'Pacific agenda must be driven by us’

President Surangel Whipps Jr. calls for Pacific-led decision-making as China warns there will be “consequences” over Taiwan’s high-level presence at the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting in Koror.

PMN NewsWed, 02 Sep

Pacific Region •

Cook Islands

US and NZ put over $100 million into Cook Islands port upgrade

Wellington will implement the project as Washington deepens its ties to Rarotonga amid growing competition for influence and critical minerals.

PMN NewsTue, 01 Sep

Pacific Region •

Palau

NZ questions whether Paris climate deal can deliver for the Pacific

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has questioned if the Paris Agreement can succeed without stronger action from the world’s biggest emitters.

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne, Political ReporterTue, 01 Sep

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