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Pacific Region •

Pacific island nations unite to support West Papua amid human rights violations

The ongoing conflict in the resource-rich province of Indonesia, has drawn renewed international attention as a coalition of Pacific states voices support for the region’s push for independence.

Christine RovoiSun, 23 Mar

Pacific Region •

New Caledonia reopens to tourists amid ongoing political tensions and economic challenges

While the French government seeks to improve relations with its Pacific territory, tensions persist between pro-independence supporters and loyalists.

Christine RovoiTue, 18 Mar

Block resignation topples New Caledonia's government

The tensions came to a head over the past few months, following the destructive and deadly insurrectional riots that started on 13 May.

Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Correspondent French Pacific DeskWed, 25 Dec

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Sāmoa •

Cook Islands •

Solomon Islands •

Tonga •

The future of the Commonwealth

The dust has settled at the Commonwealth leaders meeting in Sāmoa, but questions linger - did it actually achieve anything?

Christine RovoiMon, 04 Nov

CHOGM success for Sāmoa but what’s in it for the Pacific?

Applying outcomes to climate change, oceans, blackbirding offer new secretary-general shot at relevance, writes Tess Newton Cain.

Tue, 29 Oct

Tahiti wants France back in UN decolonisation talks

French Polynesia Mā’ohi nui President Moetai Brotherson is calling on Paris to return to the negotiating table.

Christine RovoiMon, 21 Oct

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