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NZ urges next UN chief to take stronger role on conflicts

Fiji, Sept. 30 -- New Zealand has called on the next United Nations Secretary-General to take a stronger role in preventing and resolving conflicts, defend the UN Charter and push for reforms to resto... Read More


Indonesia rejects claims of systematic right violations in Papua

Fiji, Sept. 30 -- Indonesia rejects unilateral allegations of systematic human rights violations in Papua, emphasising that credible claims are addressed seriously through national institutions and le... Read More


Fiji police probe tampering of $31m cocaine exhibits

Fiji, Sept. 30 -- Fiji Police have launched an investigation after all drug exhibits linked to the $31 million (US$15.5 million) Joshua Aziz Rahman cocaine case and held at the Suva High Court Registr... Read More


Pacific Ocean Commissioner welcomes Bezos Earth Fund Investment in Pacific Ocean stewardship

Fiji, Sept. 30 -- The Pacific Ocean Commissioner, Dr Filimon Manoni, has welcomed the announcement of more than US$25 million in new grants from the Bezos Earth Fund to support ocean conservation and ... Read More


Pacific calls for a strong, implementable global plastics treaty in Bangkok

Fiji, Sept. 30 -- Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) are calling for continued progress towards an ambitious, effective and implementable international legally binding instrument to end pl... Read More


Stonewriters breaks silence over Fiji rugby pathway dispute

Fiji, Sept. 30 -- Stonewriters says it will no longer remain silent over what it describes as obstacles to creating education and Rugby Sevens pathways for young athletes in Fiji. The organisation, e... Read More


Fijian Drua cuts costs and puts investment plans on hold amid Super Rugby uncertainty

Fiji, Sept. 30 -- The Fijian Drua implemented an expense reduction plan starting this year to ensure the franchise remains financially viable and sustainable. Drua CEO Jeff Miller told RNZ Pacific on... Read More


Vanuatu raises West Papua rights, Kanaky decolonisation, Matthew and Hunter dispute at UN

Fiji, Sept. 29 -- Vanuatu has raised concerns over alleged human rights violations in West Papua, called for the decolonisation of Kanaky New Caledonia and urged France to accept the jurisdiction of t... Read More


Public institutions must put merit ahead of connections: Dr Aqorau

Fiji, Sept. 29 -- Public institutions in Solomon Islands must put merit, fairness and accountability ahead of personal connections if they are to earn public trust, Solomon Islands National University... Read More


Pacific Newsrooms need clear rules for AI use: Pacific AI creator

Fiji, Sept. 29 -- Pacific newsrooms should adopt short, public rules on the use of generative artificial intelligence, with clear boundaries on what journalists can use AI for and what must remain off... Read More