Australia to plough $492 million into the Asian Development Bank to better fund major projects in Pacific
Australia is set to plough $492 million into the Asian Development Bank as it continues to heap pressure on the organisation to overhaul the way it funds major projects in the region.
Orangutan becomes first wild animal seen using a medicinal plant to treat a wound
The male orangutan, called Rakus, was observed by researchers as he chewed leaves and applied a plant paste onto a facial wound.
'I have to have sex with you': Inside Vanuatu's disturbing world of unwanted children
Around the world, heated debates about abortion are taking place. But in the Pacific, the topic is so taboo, only a handful of people are willing to talk about it. You’re about to hear from some of them.
'He's embarrassed the country': NZ's foreign minister slammed for on air-comments about Bob Carr
Bob Carr says he intends to sue New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters over controversial remarks made on radio this morning after weeks of debate about AUKUS.
Solomon Islands has a new PM — and some say he will 'lower the temperature'
Former foreign minister and diplomat Jeremiah Manele has been elected as the new prime minister of Solomon Islands — and he's expected to maintain close ties with China.
ASX closes higher after US Fed leaves rates on hold and indicates rate hike 'unlikely', NAB half-year profit drops 11.9pc — as it happened
The Australian share market closed higher after the US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell indicated a US rate hike is unlikely. NAB says its half-year profit fell 11.9 per cent from intense competition in the lending industry.
Mary's adoptive parents thought they were rescuing an orphan. Like thousands, they were lied to
South Korea once "sold off" babies to international families. Now adoptees are coming home and looking for answers.
Southern China road collapse kills at least 24, injures 30
Witnesses told local media they heard a loud noise and saw a hole open up several meters wide behind them.
Philippines says China damaged its vessels at sea with water cannons
The Philippines accuses China's coast guard of harassing and damaging two of its boats in a disputed area of the South China Sea, rejecting Beijing's position that it had expelled those vessels from the hotly contested shoal.
Recruiter says there's 'a lot of angst' as farmer demand for seasonal workers falls
Demand for Pacific Island seasonal workers is falling after a post-COVID boom in numbers, and some say one reason is changes requiring labourers receive at least 30 hours of work each week.