Former Kiribati president questions appointment of acting CJ

The appointment of Kiribati’s Attorney General Tetiro Semilota as the acting Chief Justice has been called a questionable act by the country’s first president, Sir Ieremia Tabai. A current opposition MP, Ieremia said the government has appointed...

OPINION | You are not alone – UK goes coal-free and working towards decarbonisation

AS COP30 approaches next month, the urgency of climate action is intensifying. But for Pacific islanders, it is a daily reality — one that shapes lives, communities, and futures. The struggle is not theoretical. It is personal, immediate, urgent,...

Kiribati condemns US missile testing in Pacific

The government of Kiribati has voiced serious concerns following a recent U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test conducted in the Pacific Ocean. Last Wednesday, the U.S. military launched an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM from...

Kiribati voices concern over ongoing missile testing in the Pacific Ocean

Castle Bravo, the first in a series of high-yield thermonuclear weapon tests conducted by the United States at Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands as part of Operation Castle, March 1954. Photo: United States Department of Energy The Kiribati...

Kiribati to open its borders in January 2022

Kiribati will start opening its borders in January 2022. The announcement was made by Kiribati President Taneti Maamau when addressing the nation on Radio Kiribati. “Your government has decided that beginning next year, January 2022, Kiribati will...

Prime Minister Marape Calls for Stronger Action Against Illegal Fishing at the Honiara Summit

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called for urgent global action against illegal fishing and the exploitation of Pacific fisheries, emphasising that Pacific nations have been stewards of the ocean for centuries. Speaking at the Honiara Summit...

Kiribati government’s treatment of its judiciary a concern says NZ Law Society

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa is concerned at the Kiribati Government’s treatment of its judiciary. The government last week appointed its Attorney General Tetiro Semilota as the acting Chief Justice. This comes because of...

PNG PM Marape calls for stronger action against illegal fishing at Honiara Summit

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has called for urgent global action against illegal fishing and the exploitation of Pacific fisheries, emphasising that Pacific nations have been stewards of the ocean for centuries. Speaking at the...

Cook Islands political crisis – China is directly encroaching on Realm of NZ

Mark Brown on China deal: ‘No need for New Zealand to sit in the room with us’ The Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says New Zealand is asking for too much oversight over its deal with China, which is expected to be penned in Beijing next...

Michigan Democrats, Republicans elect new party leaders ahead of crucial 2026 elections

Michigan’s Democratic and Republican parties have new leaders at the helm ahead of the crucial 2026 elections that will decide the state’s political direction. During their respective party conventions Saturday, Feb. 22, delegates elected state...

New Zealand’s Kiribati Aid Review Further Opens Door for Chinese Influence

New Zealand’s announced review of its development aid to Kiribati after a diplomatic rift between the two countries should sound alarm bells in Washington. By highlighting Kiribati’s turn away from the West, Wellington has both exposed the problem...

CALLS FOR STRONGER ACTION AGAINST ILLEGAL FISHING| PM

Prime Minister James Marape has today called for immediate global action to tackle illegal fishing and the exploitation of Pacific fisheries, stressing that Pacific nations have been the ocean’s stewards for centuries. Speaking at the Honiara...

NZ must ‘reset’ ties with Cook Islands: minister

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters yesterday said that his country must “reset” its relationship with the Cook Islands government after its Pacific neighbor signed agreements with China without consultation. In a speech to the Pacific...

New Zealand must ‘reset’ Cook Islands ties after China pact: Foreign Minister

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters also addressed tensions with Kiribati after its government cancelled a planned visit.PHOTO: REUTERS WELLINGTON - New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Feb 19 that his country must “reset”...

China's intl development cooperation does not impose political condition, makes no empty promises: official

Reports of "small and beautiful" projects and green development assistance projects, the fifth and sixth issues in the "International Development Cooperation: China's Practice" series, are released by CIDCA on February 11, 2025 in Beijing. Photo:...

New Zealand must ‘reset’ Cook Islands ties after China pact, foreign minister says

By Christine Chen (Reuters) - New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Wednesday his country must “reset” its relationship with the Cook Islands government after its Pacific neighbour signed agreements with China without consultation....

9 Countries Where Tourists Rarely Return for a Second Visit

Tourism rarely provides the perfect vacation experience that compels travelers to book return trips to the same destination. While some nations build thriving repeat visitor bases, others struggle to encourage tourists to come back for more. The...

China’s economic slowdown has become its diplomatic weapon in the Pacific

By Bang Xiao CANBERRA (ABC PACIFIC) — China’s rise in the Pacific isn’t just about aid or diplomacy — it’s about survival and power. As domestic demand slows and Western tariffs squeeze exports, Beijing has been forced to turn its industrial...

A war without war: China’s gray zone activity

[Ryan Robertson] THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA REALLY DOESN’T WANT THE UNITED STATES, OR ITS INFLUENCE, IN THE INDO-PACIFIC ANYMORE. IN FACT, THE PRC WANTS TO MAKE SURE IT’S THE DOMINANT FORCE IN THE REGION REGARDLESS OF WHAT THAT MEANS FOR...

Time for decisive Government action to get NZ back on track - Bruce Cotterill

That new Government that brought hope and promise is now the incumbent. In 15 months, their highlights have been few. But the people are starting to say that they are not living up to the promise we once held for them. Sadly, much of the silliness...