Environment • FijiPlastic Treaty delay sparks Pacific disappointmentWith no binding agreement reached at a UN pollution forum, Pacific advocates call for more vulnerable nations and grassroots organisations at the table.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 09 Dec
Environment • SāmoaQuestions remain about Manawanui shipwreck - expertMaritime historian Salvatore Mercogliano suggests the sinking may have been caused by a lack of training.Khalia StrongFri, 06 Dec
Environment • VanuatuA David vs Goliath battle for climate action at the World CourtVanuatu believes the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion could serve as a “circuit breaker” for stalled climate negotiations.'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 04 Dec
Environment • Tuvalu • SāmoaCompostable diaper project turning waste into opportunityThe Greater Good initiative is revolutionising waste management by transforming disposable diapers into nutrient-rich soil and creating jobs in Sāmoa.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 03 Dec
Environment • Tuvalu‘Unfortunate, unfair, unjust’: COP29 faces backlashThe Green Party, Pacific leaders, and youth activists have criticised wealthy nations for their inadequate financial commitments following the climate conference in Azerbaijan.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 29 Nov
EnvironmentAuckland food scrap bins: Low uptake on some streetsLocal leaders call for stronger Pasifika outreach as limited use threatens the city's 2040 zero-waste goal.Mary AfemataFri, 29 Nov
EnvironmentManu-kau Noa Iho: Reviving Māori names and storiesA ceremony at an Auckland park celebrated the restoration of Māori ingoa and help the community reconnect with its ancestral heritage.Mary AfemataWed, 27 Nov
EnvironmentChildren lose out as playgrounds vandalisedLocal board chair Apulu Reece Autagavaia encourages the public to report vandalism.Mary AfemataWed, 27 Nov
Environment • Fiji • TuvaluAustralia-Pacific bid to host COP31 in limboSome experts have labelled COP29’s financial aid target as underweight, and hopes of the Pacific region hosting COP31 have been put on hold.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 27 Nov
Environment • Cook IslandsCook Islands seabed mining consultation criticisedEnvironmental advocates argue that the government has misled the diaspora, turning a blind eye to urgent warnings about the potential dangers facing the ecosystem.Christine RovoiMon, 25 Nov
