Environment‘A liveable future is at stake’: Critics call out David Seymour’s climate stanceEnvironmental advocates and Pacific leaders have criticised the ACT Party leader’s suggestion to withdraw from New Zealand’s climate commitments, which are already lacking.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 04 Feb
OpinionWill’s Word: Is the Paris Agreement a commitment NZ can afford to break?ACT leader David Seymour is asking whether New Zealand should remain in the climate change accord, but William Terite says it will weaken the Pacific effort and send the wrong message.William TeriteTue, 04 Feb
Pacific Region • Papua New Guinea • Sāmoa • United States • ChinaUS climate policies, WHO withdrawal and aid freeze: What do they mean for the Pacific?Political analyst Tess Newton Cain says Donald Trump's exit from the Paris pact, WHO defunding, and aid suspension present significant challenges for the United States in the Pacific as a 'trusted friend'.Christine RovoiSun, 02 Feb
OpinionWill’s Word: Pacific will pay the price for Trump’s reckless Paris Agreement exitUS withdrawal from the legally binding international treaty on climate change is selfish and short–sighted, says William Terite.William TeriteThu, 30 Jan
PoliticsHow Trump’s 'America first' policies could impact NZ and PacificFrom executive actions on climate and trade to a possible overhaul of US-Pacific relations, Donald Trump’s second inauguration marks a shift in US foreign policy.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 21 Jan
Pacific RegionPacific cyclone outlook: Fewer storms expected this season - NIWAThe likelihood of a tropical cyclone hitting the Pacific and New Zealand's North Island is considered "normal-elevated".Christine RovoiWed, 15 Jan
Pacific Region • Tuvalu'Is this really fale pili?' Tuvaluans raise concerns about treatyWhile Australia's landmark climate migration pact with Tuvalu is supported across the Pacific, many Tuvaluans have mixed feelings about the agreement.Christine RovoiTue, 14 Jan
EnvironmentPacific youth leaders unite to tackle ocean health challengesA diverse group of young Pasifika will gather at the Tiaki Moana Summit and Workshop in March to strengthen marine conservation efforts.Sariah MagaoaFri, 10 Jan
Pacific Region • FijiFiji floods: Expect more rain - metserviceEmergency workers are out to assist residents who have been caught in the flooding.Christine RovoiThu, 26 Dec
Environment • Fiji • TuvaluNavigating paradise: Intersection of climate duty and economic growth in tourismA study has found that tourism makes up nine per cent of global emissions, and an industry leader says the Pacific can have its cake and eat it too through ‘responsible tourism’.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 20 Dec
