Environment • Tuvalu • AustraliaAustralia's COP31 bid at risk: Climate debate intensifies ahead of federal electionWith Pacific nations prioritising climate action amid rising sea levels and increasing geopolitical tensions, Canberra calls for stronger initiatives as opposition leaders focus on domestic economic concerns.Christine RovoiThu, 27 Mar
Pacific RegionPacific leaders gear up for key discussions on nuclear-free future amid challengesPacific Islands Forum leaders prepare to meet later this year where more talks on their nuclear-free goals could unravel.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 20 Mar
Environment • AustraliaEx-Tropical Cyclone Alfred weakens but leaves trail of destructionAt least one person has died in floodwaters and military personnel injured in the wild weather.Christine RovoiSun, 09 Mar
Environment • Marshall IslandsAUKUS threatens Pacific trust, Greenpeace warnsAs the Marshall Islands marks Remembrance Day, honouring those affected by US nuclear testing, Shiva Gounden warns AUKUS risks damaging trust between Pacific nations.'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 05 Mar
Environment • Solomon IslandsPacific nations set benchmarks for sustainabilityLeaders unite to combat overfishing and protect marine resources at a summit in Honiara. 'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 04 Mar
Language & Culture • SāmoaBeyond the crown: Schwenke on redefining Pacific leadership and empowering the youthThe former Miss Pacific Islands and Miss Sāmoa reflects on the expectations, public scrutiny, and how she transforms pressure into purpose. 'Alakihihifo VailalaSat, 01 Mar
Pacific Region • FijiResidents urged to prepare as Tropical Cyclone Rae threatens FijiThe warning follows recent flooding in some regions as Tropical Cyclone Alfred develops off Queensland with meteorologists monitoring the paths of both storms.Christine RovoiMon, 24 Feb
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
