Pacific Region • KiribatiKiribati MP wants voice heard too as popular vote nearsParliament is gearing up for the presidential election when members will choose the country's next leader.Christine RovoiFri, 27 Sep
Pacific Region • KiribatiSupport growing for China-backed leadership in KiribatiTaneti Maamau looks set to return as President, and only a defection of party MPs can change his course.Christine RovoiTue, 17 Sep
Pacific Region • Kiribati'Newbies' hold the balance of power in Kiribati parliamentCounting of votes has been completed and despite the usual suspects returning to parliament, there have been some surprises.Christine RovoiWed, 21 Aug
PoliticsUS Election: What of the Pacific if Democrats win?The Democratic National Convention is underway in Chicago and former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is happy to be there.Sayeemulla ShariffWed, 21 Aug
Pacific Region • KiribatiPro-China leader on course to retain Kiribati presidencyThe Kiribati national election results are in as rising costs, climate change, and Chinese influence among the big topics. Christine RovoiTue, 20 Aug
Pacific Region • KiribatiKiribati election: New candidate tells why voters should back herRuth Cross Kwansing is one of 18 female candidates out of 114 vying for a parliamentary seat in Kiribati's national election.Christine RovoiMon, 19 Aug
Pacific Region • KiribatiKiribati election: Pro-China government facing test of votersThe remote Pacific island nation of Kiribati is abuzz with election fever this week as voters choose their 44 representatives for the House of Assembly.Christine RovoiThu, 15 Aug
PoliticsUS Presidential Election: Harris has Pacific at heart - expertThe United States' Vice President, Kamala Harris, is set to take over the Democratic Party's ticket for November's vote.Sayeemulla ShariffThu, 25 Jul
PoliticsAssassination attempt on Trump could ‘reset’ US election - expertAn international relations expert says the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump could change or bed in the presidential elections.Khalia StrongMon, 15 Jul
News • Cook IslandsCommunity leader joins council's return to democracyVoters will soon take part in their first Tauranga City Council election since 2019, and proud Cook Islander Bevan Rakoia is among those running for a seat. Christine RovoiMon, 17 Jun
