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
Election • NiueAnd then there were seven: Niue votes in record women MPsNiue has shattered the 35 per cent ‘critical mass’ threshold and unseated veteran ministers in a major shake-up.Renate RiversMon, 04 May
Pacific Region • NiueNiue’s Fuel Shock: The government warns of 150 per cent price surgeJust days before Niueans headed to the polls, the government confirmed a "staged approach" to fuel price hike.PMN NewsSun, 03 May
Local Democracy ReportingPapatoetoe turnout rises, but there's still 28,000 missing voicesParticipation in the Papatoetoe re-run election is climbing, but most voters are still sitting it out, raising questions about who is shaping decisions.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 08 Apr
Pacific Region • New CaledoniaNew Caledonia left in limbo as France MPs reject reform planThe Pacific territory faces more uncertainty after the French National Assembly blocked key changes as pro-independence leaders call for a “reset”.Christine RovoiWed, 08 Apr
