Pacific Region • New Caledonia • FranceFrench government defends reduced voting centres in Nouméa, points to higher turnoutConcerns remain over voter access in Nouméa where critics say fewer centralised centres could make it harder for some residents to reach the ballot.Christine RovoiFri, 19 Jun
Pacific Region • New Caledonia • FrancePolling cutback sparks anger as New Caledonia heads into tense voteConcerns have been raised about access to the ballot as critics warn it's now harder for some people to vote in the delayed provincial elections.Christine RovoiTue, 16 Jun
Law & Order • TongaTonga Election Scandal: third cabinet minister found guilty of briberyThe government is under pressure as Dr Taniela Fusimalohi is convicted of election bribery amid possible byelections and a wider cabinet shakeup.Christine RovoiWed, 10 Jun
PoliticsElection 2026: ACT candidate targets Pacific voters in South Auckland raceHenrietta Devoe says voters in one of Labour’s safest seats should rethink traditional political loyalties, adding that her party offers practical answers to cost-of-living pressures. Khalia StrongTue, 09 Jun
Politics • New CaledoniaFrance expands New Caledonia voter rolls ahead of June electionsThe delayed move by the National Assembly in Paris has been welcomed by some but criticised by others who warn it risks deepening political tensions.PMN NewsMon, 25 May
Pacific Region • Solomon Islands'Pacific is watching': The Solomon Islands leadership change draws regional focusAnalysts say the election of Prime Minister Matthew Wale could shape how the region handles leadership, foreign influence, and its future direction.Christine RovoiSun, 24 May
Pacific Region • NiueNiue names Cabinet after tight election, maintains gender balanced governmentPrime Minister Dalton Tagelagi's four-member Cabinet continues the country’s gender-balanced executive and turns focus to cost of living, services, and infrastructure pressures.Christine RovoiWed, 20 May
Election • NiueTagelagi secures third term as Niue PM after tight Assembly voteThe 57-year-old returns after a narrow 11-9 leadership vote, with the new Assembly divided and focus turns to how the government will function.Renate RiversThu, 14 May
Pacific Region • NauruNauru MPs approve name change to Naoero ahead of referendumParliament has backed a plan to rename the country with a national referendum now required to finalise the change.PMN NewsWed, 13 May
Local Democracy ReportingFranklin Wairoa voters receive papers for local board by-electionThe Franklin Local Board Wairoa subdivision by-election has opened, with ballot papers arriving this week ahead of polls closing on June 10.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 12 May
