Opinion • Cook IslandsWill’s Word: Where’s the transparency around Cook Islands-China deal?With vague commitments on the "blue economy," seafood exports, and seabed minerals, what has the Cook Islands really signed up for?William TeriteWed, 19 Feb
Pacific Region • Cook Islands • Aotearoa New ZealandUncertainty as Cook Islands PM returns from China deal As the Cook Islands awaits full disclosure of a new deal with China, Opposition MP Teariki Heather warns of public frustration and a nervous wait for answers.Khalia StrongMon, 17 Feb
Opinion • Cook IslandsWill’s Word: NZ-Cook Islands relations at breaking pointCook Islands PM Mark Brown’s failure to act in good faith has seriously undermined trust with NZ. His leadership is untenable, says William Terite.William TeriteMon, 10 Feb
Politics • Cook Islands • Aotearoa New ZealandTe Piri’anga I rotopu ia Aotearoa e te Ipukarea Kuki Airani kua ngaue ia TinitoKua akakite tetai nga arataki mei te Ipukarea mai e, ka anoano’ia kia mārama te iti tangata no runga i teia akanoonoo’anga kia Tinito, e te akakite katoa nei a Aotearoa e, ka anoano’ia te uriuri’anga kia ratou i mua ake ka akatinamou ia atu ei te akatinamou’anga kia Tinito.Tauraki RaeaMon, 10 Feb
Politics • SāmoaSāmoa and China sign visa-free travel dealFormer Minister for Pacific Peoples Aupito William Sio warns the agreement will have permanent implications while criticising New Zealand’s rigid immigration stance.'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 24 Jan
OpinionDonald Trump’s relations with the Blue PacificThe American leader's attention on the Pacific region amid geopolitical tension with China could help address the needs of small island nations, writes academic Tarcisius Kabutaulaka.Tarcisius KabutaulakaSun, 19 Jan
Pacific RegionPalau election: 'We have a winner'Incumbent President Surangel Whipps Jr is set to return to office, a media expert says.Christine RovoiFri, 08 Nov
Politics'Tread carefully’: Pacific warned over US-China tensionsTwo political commentators share similar sentiments on “self-interest” with President-elect Donald Trump, with one warning the Pacific to steer clear of the US-China tensions.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 08 Nov
Pacific Region • Kiribati'Lack of transparency': Kiribati opposition leader wary of govt's dealings with ChinaTessie Lambourne says President-elect Taneti Maamau must come clean about his future plans for Kiribati with Beijing.Christine RovoiMon, 04 Nov
Pacific Region • Niue‘Not in my lifetime’: Niue PM on independence and 50th celebrationsThe Prime Minister speaks to PMN’s Matt Manukuo about future aspirations for Niue, along with whether independence is on the horizon. Pacific MorningsWed, 16 Oct
