Australia prepared to backup Solomon Islands military plans 'when asked' | RNZ News Related RNZ The Australian government says it is "ready" to talk to Solomon Islands about its plans for a defence force. Keep Reading
Festival will celebrate the 'best books in the world' by Pacific authors | RNZ News Related RNZ A charitable organisation in Australia is on a mission to promote the work of indigenous writers from the Pacific. Keep Reading
Debt and inflation concern for Pacific nations, World Bank says | Stuff.co.nz Related Stuff The Pacific can expect growth in 2023, but for many people it will not feel like a return to pre-Covid-19 times, the World Bank says. Keep Reading
Starlink coming online across the Pacific | RNZ Related RNZ Remote areas in the Pacific are on the verge of getting fast internet as low-earth orbit satellite internet providers look to enter the market. Keep Reading
Govt pledges $25m for climate science to save Pacific tuna fishing | Stuff.co.nz Related Stuff It paled in comparison to Australia’s spend up though – a promised $620m for health measures including maternity care access, immunisations and diseases. Keep Reading
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Institute finds US still far more influential than China in the region | RNZ News Related RNZ An Australian policy think tank has found that the hype around China's growing influence in the region is often overblown. Keep Reading