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US, NZ to fund Cook Islands port for deep sea mining
The US and New Zealand will jointly fund a port development in the Cook Islands...
Ben McKay (AAP) 1 Sep 2026
Ditching diesel could save Pacific nations almost $1b
Australia's Pacific neighbours could save almost $1 billion a year by swapping f...
Māori and Pacific Business students recognised as future leaders
Three outstanding students have been recognised at the University of Auckland's...
Giovanni Torre 24 Aug 2026
Pacific climate forum to become biennial platform
The Pacific Innovation Forum on Climate and Environment (PIFCE) will become a bi...
Rebekah Rasmussen 9 Jul 2026
Pacific-led climate solutions showcased in Vanuatu
Pacific students, entrepreneurs, policymakers and environmental leaders have gat...
Rebekah Rasmussen 1 Jul 2026
PSG Holdings rebrands to Burion following national expansion

Pacific Services Group Holdings has rebranded under the name Burion as the company expands its construction and maintenance work across Australia.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 3, 2026
Pacific workshop targets risk of losing global banking access

Pacific nations are working to protect access to global banking services amid concerns that the loss of correspondent banking relationships could affect remittances, trade, tourism payments and wider...

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Rebekah Rasmussen May 26, 2026
Fiji moves to regulate kava industry after national consultations

Fiji's proposed Kava Bill is moving closer to Parliament after consultations were completed across all four divisions of the nation. The legislation is intended to create a formal framework for the ya...

Vanuatu's connection to Melanesian neighbours a vital boost to economy

Trade is set to be strengthened between Melanesian neighbours following the introduction of a new Pacific shipping service. The movement of ferry lanes from New Caledonia to Vanuatu follows a number o...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Mar 20, 2026
Fiji Government moves to revitalise sugar industry with new farmer reforms

The government of Fiji is pushing to revitalise the country's sugar industry through reforms aimed at improving farmer support, financial security and long-term sustainability across the sector.

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Rebekah Rasmussen Mar 12, 2026
New freezer truck to cut post-harvest losses for Fiji farmers

Fiji's Ministry of Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry has commissioned a new freezer truck for the Agricultural Marketing Authority in Nausori to strengthen cold chain logistics and cut post-ha...

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Rebekah Rasmussen Feb 12, 2026
Fiji boosts kava funding as exports hit record $53 million

Fiji has increased funding for kava farming and launched nationwide consultations on a proposed Kava Policy and Bill as the sector records its highest ever export earnings and the government sets an a...

Fiji strengthens kava leadership through new plant health and industry partnerships

Fiji is reinforcing its position as one of the Pacific's largest kava exporters through new initiatives to improve plant health, boost production, and strengthen collaboration across government, indus...

IBN Group becomes first Aboriginal corporation to win gold at Contact Centre World Awards

Pilbara-based Aboriginal organisation IBN Group has made history by becoming the first Aboriginal corporation to win gold at the 2025 Contact Center World Awards Asia Pacific.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 7, 2025
Economic growth to moderate in the Pacific: report

The Asian Development Bank has issued stilted growth projections through the Pacific for the next two years. On Wednesday, the regional bank and major aid funder issued its flagship annual forecasts...

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Ben McKay Apr 10, 2025
Pacific Island ministers unite to strengthen regional tuna fisheries

Member countries of the Pacific Islands' Forum Fisheries Agency gathered this week to discuss the East New Britain Initiative and enhancing cooperation on "shared aspirations" for sustainable tuna fis...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Mar 1, 2025
Pacific worker labour scheme wage boost changes delayed

Pacific island workers in Australia under a working visa scheme will have to wait nine months longer for changes that would boost their wages.

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Dominic Giannini Feb 25, 2025
Migrants, Indigenous people at higher risk of slavery

Temporary migrants, Indigenous people and asylum seekers are at a heightened risk of modern slavery in Australia. While Australia has strong legal protections including criminal sanctions for forced l...

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Dominic Giannini Nov 30, 2024
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