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Politics •

New Caledonia

French minister ends New Caledonia visit: political updates, no new financial pledge

Naïma Moutchou confirmed plans for a new political consultation but offered little new support for the territory’s serious financial crisis.

Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Correspondent French Pacific DeskWed, 19 Nov

Tonga Election 2025 •

Tonga

Shock noble bids shake up Tonga’s latest race for Prime Minister

Academic Dr Malakai Kolomatangi says the move upends expectations shaped since the 2010 democratic reforms.

'Alakihihifo Vailala in Nuku'alofaSun, 16 Nov

Politics •

Cook Islands •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Cook Islands economy remains strong despite NZ funding pause - PM

Mark Brown says he requested a meeting with New Zealand's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister regarding the funding pause, but was declined.

Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific JournalistFri, 14 Nov

Politics •

American Sāmoa •

Guam •

Northern Mariana Islands •

United States

Pacific workers breathe sigh of relief as US govt shutdown comes to an end. But anxiety lingers

Thousands of federal workers across Guam, American Sāmoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands are returning to work, bringing relief and questions about economic stability and trust in Washington.

Christine RovoiFri, 14 Nov

Pacific Region •

Cook Islands

Cook Islands tourism industry concerned by NZ funding pause and lack of govt clarity

The tourism industry is calling for transparency from the Cook Islands government.

Losirene Lacanivalu, Cook Islands NewsThu, 13 Nov

Pacific Region •

Nauru

Secretive visit by Nauru leader raises questions over Australia's Pacific deal - media reports

David Adeang met senior ministers in an unannounced visit to Canberra, sparking an inquiry about transparency and the Pacific nation’s role in Australia’s detention policy.

Christine RovoiWed, 12 Nov

Business

New chair at PBT unveils vision for economic resilience amid funding boost

Uluomato’otua Saulaulu Aiono’s appointment has sparked questions about leadership change and its timing.

Khalia StrongMon, 10 Nov

Pacific Region •

Fiji

Suspended lawyer's battle sparks debate over govt, judicial independence in Fiji

This follows a controversial inquiry that deemed Barbara Malimali's appointment as the country's anti-corruption chief legally invalid.

Christine RovoiTue, 04 Nov

Politics •

United States

US govt shutdown sends shockwaves through the Pacific and opens door for change

As Washington stalls, Pacific island nations face both risk and choice as tens of thousands of federal workers are sent home without pay.

Christine RovoiMon, 03 Nov

Politics •

New Caledonia •

France

Pro-independence leaders reject further election delay amid ongoing tensions

The disputed vote in New Caledonia, already postponed twice, has become a flashpoint in the broader fight over Kanak self-determination and France’s colonial legacy.

Christine RovoiMon, 20 Oct

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