Pacific
Tahiti unstoppable as Palau Mini Games nears end - in pictures
The French territory has surged ahead at the multi-sport regional competition, with a medal haul of 53 gold, 32 silver and 18 bronze on the medal standings.
China rejects 'false narratives' on Pacific military base claims
Beijing's embassy in Fiji says it is not interested in geopolitical competition, warning that its cooperation with Pacific Island nations "can never be erased by smears".
News in Samoan for 7 July 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Tahiti's golden run continues at Palau Mini Games
Samoa now has nine gold medals to its name, while Fiji and Australia have jumped into third and fourth spots, respectively.
News in Niuean for 5 July 2025
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Salesi Rayasi debuts for Fiji at fullback against the Wallabies
The former All Blacks Sevens rep has achieved what his dad did 30-odd years ago.
Pacific Waves for 5 July 2025
Justice admits to calling Fiji's ex commissioner 'universally corrupt'; Guam radiation survivors heartbroken over compensation exclusion; Bougainville appearing happy with independence talks progress… Audio
Fiji's ex commissioner 'universally corrupt' - Judge
The head of Fiji's damning commission of inquiry admits to publically calling the anti-corruption agency commissioner "universally corrupt" while investigating her appointment. Audio
Guam radiation survivors heartbroken
From 1946 to1962, sixty-seven nuclear bombs were detonated in the Marshall Islands, about 2000 kilometers away from Guam, where the fallout of the tests are still being felt. Audio
Bougainville appearing happy with independence talks progress
Bougainville and Papua New Guinea have concluded many, many months of talks on the autonomous province's quest for independence. Audio
Tonga's Heilala festival a celebration of culture and heritage
Tonga is pulling out all the stops this week for its annual Heilala Festival, which is reportedly to be bigger than ever this year. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 5 July 2025
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Nobel Peace Prize nominee uses tourism as a vessel for peace
Tourism can only happen when conflict ends - and that's been recognised with a Nobel Peace Prize nomination
Tourism's role in peace and prosperity
Tourism can only happen when conflict ends - and that's been recognised with a Nobel Peace Prize nomination Audio
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 4 July 2025
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
