Wellington moves to turn deep science into economic muscle WELLINGTON — In a modest line item with outsized ambition, the New Zealand government has committed NZ $1.35 million to chart a national pathway into quantum and photonic technologies. The goal is not abstract discovery alone, but something more pragmatic and
APIA, Samoa — Provisional results from Samoa’s snap election point to a sweeping victory for La’auli Leuatea Schmidt and his FAST party, placing him on the brink of becoming the nation’s next prime minister. The caretaker leader, Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa, suffered a resounding defeat after forming a new political party
NATADOLA, Fiji — Pacific nations have taken another step toward strengthening regional cooperation with the launch of the Pacific Interparliamentary Assembly (PIPA), a new institution designed to formalize dialogue among parliaments and create a stronger legislative voice for the region on the global stage. Previously operating as the Pacific Islands
APIA, Samoa – August 2025: On August 29, Samoans will cast their votes in a snap general election, a contest that has become a referendum on the country’s ability to navigate overlapping crises. A collapse of Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa’s government earlier this year set the stage for the
