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"The strong bonds between Kiribati and New Zealand will enable a resolution to this unfortunate standoff," the Kiribati President's Office said on Monday.

As of 20 January, there have been 363 reported cases of whooping cough, with confirmed 24 cases.

The PNG leader told delegates at the World Economic Forum (WEF) summit that his country has "a lot of stakes in the conversation on conservation".

The man who led two attempts to unseat Prime Minister James Marape last year is now back in his Cabinet.

PNG's Prime Minister James Marape has asked President Donald Trump to reconsider pulling out of the Paris Agreement.

The University of the South Pacific vice-chancellor says artificial intelligence could democratise education in the region. Audio

Permanent chief Dr Jemesa Tudravu says financial resources for HIV programs have decreased from US$2.1m in 2011 to US$516,540 by 2016. Audio

Labour Party leader Mahendra Chaudhry expressed doubt that the government will achieve anything of substance before the general election in December 2026.

The Micronesian nation switched ties from Taiwan to Beijing in early January 2024, with its government at the time saying the decision was made in the best interest of its people.

The team lost by 52 runs to Pakistan in Sarawak, Malaysia, last Friday in their final group match.

The agreement will make travel easier for citizens of the two nations.

Aseri Radrodro made the comments on Sunday ahead of the new academic year, which begins today.

Newly appointed Prime Minister 'Aisake Eke will finally have his Cabinet sworn in this week after it was delayed due the "involvement" of King Tupou VI.

Fiji's minister for health and medical services has declared an HIV outbreak.

Tonga's Prime Minister 'Aisake Eke has been officially appointed by King Tupou VI.

Fiji has been struggling to deal with drug use and supply in its country.

The return of Fiji's chief prosecutor to his office has been delayed following new allegations.

Samoa's prime minister and the five other ousted members of the ruling FAST Party are reportedly challenging their removal.

David John Cutmore was the pilot of an aircraft trying to fly from Central Province to Australia, carrying 611 kilogrammes of cocaine.

Fiji's minister for tourism said cocktail ingredients were also being tested, using equipment not available in Fiji.

The UNDP said Fiji is experiencing a concerning rise in new HIV cases.

Parliament is scheduled to reconvene next Tuesday.

Four new Cabinet Ministers in Samoa have been sworn into their new roles.

Sevens series leaders Fiji will face New Zealand, Uruguay and Kenya in their group at the Perth Sevens.

Thirty-eight per cent of all cases have had hospital care.