‘60 years on, we have seen Samoa, our country, develop’ – Samoan matai reflects on independence
When Samoan matai Lelevaga Fa’amanū Lā’ulu speaks of his cherished home, his words resonate with immense pride. His pride for his nation and his people…
NZ personnel staying in Solomons to continue stability
The government’s decision to extend the deployment of five NZ Defence Force personnel in Solomon Islands by 12 months is to continue its support of…
Solomons police officers rescued after three days lost at sea
Seventeen people, who had been missing at sea in Solomon Islands for three days, were rescued by an Australian navy ship. The missing, who included…
Cook Islands Budget focuses on health, minimum wage and pensions
The Cook Islands 2022 Budget, called ‘Keeping the Faith’, includes a boost to the pension and minimum wage. Another tranche of salary increases for teachers,…
Air Force Orion locates seven missing in boats near Kiribati
Seven people missing in two boats near Kiribati have been found by an Air Force Orion. The boats, missing since last week, were found within…