PoliticsPacific aid rises as domestic cuts hit Ministry for Pacific Peoples in Budget26The Government is pumping money: New Zealand is increasing its support for Pacific nations in Budget 2026, while tightening spending at home with cuts to the MPP and a spotlight on public sector savings.William TeriteThu, 28 May
Education • VanuatuVanuatu launches container classroom trial to keep learning going after disastersA new disaster-resilient classroom built from shipping containers has opened at a school in Vanuatu, giving students a safer and faster way back to learning after cyclones and earthquakes.Renate RiversWed, 29 Apr
PoliticsPacific cost pressures rise as NZ deepens security ties with USAs Winston Peters steps up security talks with Washington, experts warn rising costs and local needs risk being pushed aside.Renate RiversTue, 07 Apr
Politics • SāmoaRow over chiefly title clouds start of PM Luxon’s Pacific tourSāmoa’s PM says his NZ counterpart asked for a matai title. But Christopher Luxon’s office denies it as a court challenge seeks to stop the ceremony.Renate RiversSun, 15 Mar
Politics • SāmoaUS and Sāmoa sign Open Skies agreement during Pacific tourAviation pact and ballistic gear unveiled in Apia as Washington deepens Pacific security ties.Renate RiversTue, 03 Mar
Politics • SāmoaAustralia rugby funding for Sāmoa on hold amid governance disputeThe issue surfaced during Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s visit, which also saw security agreements signed and new facilities launched.Renate RiversThu, 26 Feb
Politics • SāmoaSāmoa, Australia sign new $2.3m cyber and regional policing dealsThe agreements are expected to boost cybercrime response and Pacific policing cooperation as Sāmoa signals tougher action on online harms.Renate RiversWed, 25 Feb
