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Opinion •

Cook Islands

A fresh start: Cook Islands and New Zealand rebuild trust

After more than a year of strained ties, leaders from both nations meet again and the focus now is people, partnership, and a shared Pacific future.

William Numanga, Political AnalystFri, 20 Mar

Politics •

Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands on the brink: PM refuses to convene parliament amid political crisis

Jeremiah Manele faces mass defection and no-confidence vote as a coalition of opposition, independents, and People First MPs break ranks amid a mounting political crisis.

Margot Staunton, Senior Journalist, RNZ Thu, 19 Mar

Pacific Region •

Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands foreign minister quits and moves to topple PM

Peter Shanel Agovaka says he’s been asked to lead a new government as MPs push for a no-confidence vote against Jeremiah Manele.

Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalistTue, 17 Mar

Pacific Region •

Cook Islands

Helen Clark: The Cook Islands-New Zealand standoff 'concerning but not beyond repair'

The former New Zealand Prime Minister urges dialogue after China deal strains ties, warning the rift is already costing the Cook Islands up to NZ$30 million a year.

Melina Etches, Cook Islands NewsTue, 17 Mar

Sports •

Sāmoa

'It's massive change': Tanner Vili backs major reset for Sāmoan rugby

Leadership turmoil inside Lakapi Sāmoa could become a turning point for the sport, the former Manu Sāmoa international says.

Christine RovoiMon, 16 Mar

Pacific Region •

Tokelau

Alapati Tavite sworn in as 12th Ulu o Tokelau

He begins his second term as the territory's head of government during the centennial year of Tokelau's relationship with Aotearoa New Zealand.

Elena Pasilio, RNZ Pacific's Tokelau affairs reporterTue, 10 Mar

Law & Order •

Fiji

Whistleblower claims and airport arrest: Fiji critic’s case escalates anti-corruption crisis

Charlie Charters has been charged with aiding the release of confidential information from Fiji’s anti-corruption agency. His lawyer says investigators tried to force him to reveal his source.

Christine RovoiWed, 25 Feb

Pacific Region •

Fiji

Fiji’s former Prime Minister and police chief charged with inciting mutiny

Frank Bainimarama and Sitiveni Qiliho are being held in police custody over an alleged attempt to mobilise the army after the 2022 general election, according to local media.

Christine RovoiWed, 18 Feb

Sports

Netball New Zealand board steps down amid leadership shake-up

Chair Matt Whineray and three board members have resigned, opening the way for fresh leadership and a new direction for the sport in Aotearoa.

PMN NewsWed, 18 Feb

Politics •

Japan

Japan Prime Minister's supermajority could reshape security for the Pacific, experts say

Sanae Takaichi's historic landslide win last weekend gives government the power to double defence spending, revise the constitution, and take a tougher line on China with major implications for the Pacific.

Christine RovoiTue, 10 Feb

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