The University of Hawaiʻi convened about 80 technology professionals, educators, and policymakers on September 4 for the inaugural Hawaiʻi School on Internet Governance, addressing regional digital equity, artificial intelligence, and Indigenous data sovereignty during Hawaiʻi Tech Week, according to event organizers. Hawaiʻi Tech Week Hosts Inaugural Digital Governance Symposium The free one-day event took place … Read more
According to RNZ Pacific reports on 09 September 2026, the Australian government released the official terms of its controversial NZYQ deportation agreement with Naoero (formerly Nauru), revealing a 30-year financial and processing commitment valued at AU$2.5 billion (US$1.8 billion). The release follows intense political pressure and Senate inquiries led by Australian Green Party Senator David … Read more
Pacific hurricane season tracking involves monitoring active tropical systems like Iselle and Lala alongside dynamic environmental factors such as sea surface temperatures, wind shear, and Saharan dust plumes that dictate storm development across both the Pacific and Atlantic basins. Tracking Pacific Storms: Iselle and Lala Current satellite imagery of the Pacific Basin maps out active … Read more
South Pacific Growers Ltd received a $13 million Government loan from the North Island Weather Event Fund in December 2023, according to an MBIE spokesman, but the company has since collapsed into receivership with the debt entirely unpaid. Appointed receiver BDO Auckland confirmed that none of the cyclone recovery loan has been repaid, leaving unsecured … Read more
Naoero and Kiribati blocked a regional statement criticizing China’s recent ballistic missile test during a tense Pacific foreign ministers meeting in Suva, according to New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters, sparking friction over Beijing’s regional influence. PIF Ministers Clash Over China Missile Test Statement Pacific foreign ministers failed to reach a consensus on issuing a … Read more
China launched a long-range ballistic missile into the South Pacific after providing New Zealand with only a few hours of notice, according to Minister Peters. The test occurred shortly after Australia and Fiji signed the Ocean of Peace Alliance, a mutual defense treaty that commits both nations to meet common dangers in the Pacific. Why … Read more
New Caledonia is currently transitioning into a stable period for international tourism following the resolution of political disputes that impacted visitor numbers over the past two years. Is New Caledonia safe for international travelers? New Caledonia is safe and tranquil, according to reports from New Caledonia Tourism. While the territory experienced a period of political … Read more
New Zealand and Australian officials have condemned China’s launch of an inactive long-range ballistic missile into the South Pacific, characterizing the move as destabilizing to a region committed to nuclear-free status. The missile test, which occurred in the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone, follows the recent signing of a mutual defense treaty between Australia and … Read more
The Hurricanes host the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Pacific grand final at Hnry Stadium in Wellington this Saturday at 7:05 pm. Both teams finished the regular season with identical 11-3 records, but the Hurricanes secured home-field advantage by finishing four points clear on the competition standings. The match marks the Hurricanes’ fourth appearance in … Read more
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner officials are urging soccer fans to secure their travel plans early as the region prepares for an influx of visitors during the World Cup. To manage the anticipated surge in ridership, the rail service has implemented significant operational changes affecting travel throughout the Southern California corridor. Did You Know? The Pacific Surfliner … Read more