Pacific Region • Vanuatu • Tuvalu • Fiji • RotumaVanuatu leads Pacific ocean protection as expedition sets sailNational Geographic’s Pristine Seas team is partnering with the Vanuatu government to explore the nation’s marine ecosystems.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 09 Oct
Pacific Region • Vanuatu • Tuvalu • Fiji • RotumaVanuatu backs National Geographic Pristine Seas mission to survey and study fragile oceanPrime Minister Jotham Napat says Vanuatu is 98 per cent ocean as scientists launch an expedition to survey biodiversity and strengthen marine protection across 80 islands.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 24 Sep
Pacific Region • Vanuatu • China • Papua New Guinea • Solomon IslandsChina and Vanuatu to strengthen ties with police agreementBeijing is set to improve its presence in the Pacific following a donation of law enforcement equipment valued at over NZ$700,000.Christine RovoiTue, 23 Sep
Pacific Region • VanuatuMagnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Vanuatu’s outer islandsA 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Isangel in Vanuatu, with light tremors felt in Port Vila.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 09 Sep
Pacific Region • VanuatuVanuatu and Australia agree to $500 million security, economic pactAfter months of negotiations, Vanuatu has approved the Nakamal Agreement with Australia, which is set to be officially signed next month.Christine RovoiWed, 13 Aug
Language & Culture • Vanuatu'Better bond': Aotearoa welcomes Vanuatu Bislama Lanwis WikAuckland’s Ni-Vanuatu community celebrates the milestone with food, dance, and sand art.Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 28 Jul
Environment • VanuatuNi-Vanuatu youth celebrate landmark ICJ ruling as a new era for climate change justiceStudent Vepaiamele says the international court’s advisory opinion also affirms countries’ legal obligations to combat climate change and protect human rights.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 24 Jul
Sports • Vanuatu • Fiji • Papua New GuineaVanuatu leave it late, fall short against Fiji in crucial OFC Nations Women's Cup matchVanuatu defeat the hosts, Fiji, 1-0, but their hopes of advancing to the semi-finals are dashed because they needed a two-goal margin.PMN NewsMon, 14 Jul
Pacific Region • Papua New Guinea • Vanuatu • Fiji • Solomon IslandsMSG Summit: Pacific leaders postpone joint security strategyThe Melanesian Spearhead Group aims to address a range of threats in the region, including climate change and maritime safety. Christine RovoiWed, 02 Jul
Pacific Region • Papua New Guinea • Vanuatu • Solomon Islands • Fiji • New CaledoniaPacific leaders call for peace amid Middle East tensions as Melanesia eyes regional solidarityThe leaders express deep concern over escalating global conflicts as they focus on peace and collaboration amid their own challenges in the region.Christine RovoiWed, 25 Jun
