Pacific Region • West PapuaPacific island nations unite to support West Papua amid human rights violationsThe 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 CaledoniaNew Caledonia reopens to tourists amid ongoing political tensions and economic challengesWhile the French government seeks to improve relations with its Pacific territory, tensions persist between pro-independence supporters and loyalists. Christine RovoiTue, 18 Mar
Pacific RegionBlock resignation topples New Caledonia's governmentThe 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
News • Sāmoa • Cook Islands • Solomon Islands • Tonga • FijiThe future of the CommonwealthThe dust has settled at the Commonwealth leaders meeting in Sāmoa, but questions linger - did it actually achieve anything?Christine RovoiMon, 04 Nov
Politics • SāmoaCHOGM 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
Pacific RegionTahiti wants France back in UN decolonisation talksFrench Polynesia Mā’ohi nui President Moetai Brotherson is calling on Paris to return to the negotiating table.Christine RovoiMon, 21 Oct