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Reframing the French Indo-Pacific: New Caledonia, How to Overcome the Geopolitical Impasse?

The Diplomat · July 4, 2025

As Emmanuel Macron wrapped up his visits to Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore – where he delivered the keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue at the end of May – the French president reaffirmed the Indo-Pacific’s strategic importance for both...

Tjibaou on New Caledonia talks in Paris: “We want to resolve this now”

Islands Business · June 30, 2025

Koror, Palau-It’s been two weeks since the curtains fell on the third UN Ocean Conference. At this largest ever ocean summit, the Pacific voice echoed as a collective, calling for more global ocean accountability, and offering transformational...

Forty years after the Rainbow Warrior, justice still waits

Independent Australia ·

As France rebrands itself as a climate and ocean leader, Pacific civil society reminds the world of its unrepented nuclear legacy and unfinished colonial business, writes Dave Sweeney. FORTY YEARS AGO this week, the quiet of Auckland Harbour was...

Woman who allegedly drank bottle of wine on flight from New Caledonia to Sydney charged with assault of flight attendant

Seven News · June 10, 2025

A woman who allegedly drank a whole bottle of wine she had carried onto a flight to Sydney has been charged with the aggressive assault of a crew member. The 64-year-old dual Italian-Australian national allegedly became disruptive when cabin crew...

Evergreen Nonu re-signs with Toulon, aged 43

Channel News Asia · July 8, 2025

New Zealand great Ma'a Nonu has extended his stay with Toulon after signing a one-year deal with the Top 14 club at the age of 43. The evergreen centre made a surprise comeback to Toulon in February, arriving as medical cover for the last months...

Pacific Islands Forum head: Island region 'must remain a beacon of hope and unity'

The Pacific Island Times · July 7, 2025

The Pacific Islands Forum's secretary general has reaffirmed the region’s commitment to a united, resilient and inclusive Blue Pacific Continent. “In a world increasingly marked by turbulence, the Pacific must remain a beacon of hope and unity,"...

Rugby-Evergreen Nonu re-signs with Toulon, aged 43

The Malaysian Star · July 8, 2025

FILE PHOTO: Daniel Carter, Richie McCaw and Ma'a Nonu of New Zealand (L-R) pose with the Webb Ellis trophy after winning the Rugby World Cup Final against Australia at Twickenham in London, October 31, 2015. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth/File Photo...

Pacific Islands Forum head: Island region ‘must remain a beacon of…

Pacific News Service ·

The Pacific Islands Forum’s secretary general has reaffirmed the region’s commitment to a united, resilient and inclusive Blue Pacific Continent. “In a world increasingly marked by turbulence, the Pacific must remain a beacon of hope and unity,”...

Guam's medal tally climbs to 15 at Pacific Mini Games

Pacific Daily News ·

Guam’s medal tally climbed to 15 as of 9 p.m. Monday at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau after two judo athletes, three track athletes and the baseball team all won medals. The island has so far got three gold, seven silver and five bronze. Judo:...

Life-threatening disease erupts on Australia's doorstep as urgent travel warning is issued

Daily Mail · June 10, 2025

Deadly dengue fever outbreaks have been rising amongst Australia's Pacific neighbours, prompting a travel warning for holidaymakers. The Cook Islands declared the most recent outbreak of the disease after 19 cases of the disease, including two...

'Relentless' disease taking more and more lives on Australia's doorstep

9News · June 10, 2025

Dengue fever outbreaks in the western Pacific and south-east Asia have prompted travel warnings for Australians, but experts are now saying the problem is likely to only get worse. Cook Islands declared an outbreak of the potentially deadly...

The Rainbow Warrior 1985-2025 | Part 2: Nuclear Refugees In The Pacific - The Evacuation Of Rongelap

Scoop ·

On the last voyage of the Rainbow Warrior prior to its sinking by French agents in Auckland harbour on 10 July 1985 the ship had evacuated the entire population (320) of Rongelap in the Marshall Islands. After conducting dozens of above-ground...

The Rainbow Warrior saga. Part 2: Nuclear refugees in the Pacific – the evacuation of Rongelap

Asia Pacific Report · July 6, 2025

COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle On the last voyage of the Rainbow Warrior prior to its sinking by French secret agents in Auckland harbour on 10 July 1985 the ship had evacuated the entire population of 320 from Rongelap in the Marshall Islands. After...

Education Ministry receives an increase in budget allocation

Islands Business · June 30, 2025

“We want to resolve this now, and that is why I am committed to dialogue.” That’s Emmanuel Tjibaou, president of the independence party Union Calédonienne (UC) and one of New Caledonia’s deputies in the French National Assembly. On Wednesday this...

The Brief – The new climate target will take compromise and cash. In abundance

EurActiv · July 2, 2025

Today's edition is powered by NetworkNature Choose Nature: NetworkNature Annual Event 2025 Choose Nature on 16 September in Brussels to explore how Nature-based Solutions can align biodiversity and the economy in times of urgency. Engage with...

The Fragrance Phenomenon: We’re calling it—2025 is the year of scent

Retail Beauty · July 1, 2025

Even the most fragranced-obsessed among us can attest we have more than one or two perfumes bottles (perhaps 10-15?) on rotation to spritz and run, as we head out the door in a halo of delicious fragrance. In 2025, the fragrance market in...

Pacific Ocean Commissioner: Op -ED – Ripples to Waves:

Island Times · July 1, 2025

By Dr Filimon Manoni, Pacific Ocean Commissioner KOROR, 30 JUNE 2025 (PIFS) — It’s been two weeks since the curtains fell on the third UN Ocean Conference. At this largest ever ocean summit, the Pacific voice echoed as a collective, calling for...

Buyer Beware: The Alcohol Level on Your Wine’s Label Might Be Lying to You

Food & Wine ·

That “12% ABV” might not mean what you think. U.S. rules let wines under 14% alcohol vary by ±1.5%, so a bottle labeled 12% ABV could actually be anywhere from 10.5% to 13.5% ABV — a swing that changes both the buzz and roughly 20 calories per...

Helen Clark warns in new Pacific book renewed nuclear tensions pose ‘existential threat to humanity’

The Daily Blog · June 29, 2025

David Robie also blogs at Café Pacific From: Asia Pacific Report Former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark has warned the country needs to maintain its nuclear-free policy as a “fundamental tenet” of its independent foreign policy in the face...

'Rise together': 2025 Pacific Mini Games officially underway

RNZ · June 29, 2025

2025 Pacific Mini Games opening ceremony. 29 July 2025 Photo: Facebook / 2025 Pacific Mini Games, Palau The 2025 Pacific Mini Games are officially underway after Sunday's opening ceremony formally launched the event in Palau's capital, Koror. Rain...