Politics • AustraliaAustralia's election: Voter frustration, climate crisis, and the Pacific's rising concernsAustralia is poised for a pivotal moment as close to 18 million voters, along with over 300,000 Pacific Islanders, prepare to go to the polls amid pressing issues like rising living costs and foreign policy.Christine RovoiFri, 04 Apr
Politics‘We love to see more Pacific candidates’: ACT leader advocates for local govt changeDavid Seymour expresses frustration with council inefficiencies and a lack of political choices and vows to offer voters an alternative.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 20 Mar
Pacific Region • VanuatuJotham Napat elected as new Prime Minister of VanuatuThe former deputy Prime Minister has been elected unopposed to lead Vanuatu for the next four years.Christine RovoiTue, 11 Feb
Pacific Region • VanuatuVanuatu election: One woman secures seat in new parliament amid five-party coalition govtFormer deputy PM Jotham Napat is in prime position to become the country's next Prime Minister after his party won the most seats in the snap election. Christine RovoiThu, 30 Jan
Pacific Region • VanuatuNew coalition govt finalised in VanuatuFive political parties have signed a memorandum of agreement to form the next government.Christine RovoiTue, 28 Jan
Pacific Region • VanuatuVanuatu holds election after devastating earthquakeWith 14 people killed and thousands displaced, the Pacific Island nation braces for a costly post-quake reconstruction effort.Christine RovoiThu, 16 Jan
OpinionTrump nominates first woman of Pacific heritage for US cabinetAmerican Sāmoa's former democratic representative, Tulsi Gabbard, is President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for national intelligence director.Sariah MagaoaTue, 19 Nov
PoliticsTrump’s re-election a wake-up call for NZ: political commentatorLocal and Pacific MPs weigh in on the political and economic consequences of one of the greatest comebacks in US history.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 07 Nov
SocietyWill's Word: Trump reclaims the White House in a divided AmericaAs Republicans celebrate and Democrats reflect, questions arise about the impact on America’s unity and future global role. Will Trump bridge divides or deepen them?William TeriteThu, 07 Nov
PoliticsAnalysis: US elections - potential political violence and presidential predictionsTwo American pundits weigh in on today’s momentous US elections, which will either see their country’s first woman president or one of the greatest political comebacks in history.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 06 Nov
