BusinessPacific businesses are adapting despite global uncertainty - surveyThe study shows exporters are expanding into new markets and adopting new technology even as access to finance becomes more difficult.Christine RovoiWed, 01 Jul
Politics84,000 households face higher rents under the government's major social housing shake-upPacific families are being urged to prepare for higher housing costs from next year as the Government pushes ahead with reforms community housing leaders say are among the biggest in decades.Christine RovoiFri, 19 Jun
Politics'Tautua, not lip service': Aupito William Sio warns against Pacific ministry overhaulThe former Pacific Peoples Minister says proposed changes could weaken Pasifika voices inside government and undo years of work built around serving communities.Christine RovoiThu, 18 Jun
PoliticsOpposition says Pacific ministry is being 'run down' despite Prime Minister's pledgeLabour and Green MPs say sweeping changes to MPP are stripping away its role and influence, raising fresh questions about its future despite earlier assurances it would not be merged this term.Christine RovoiWed, 17 Jun
Pacific Region • Cook IslandsCook Islands: Historic bill could reshape how Ariki titles passed onThe bill recognises customary succession for the Ngamaru Ariki title, marking the first time a tribe can enshrine its traditional leadership rules in law.Losirene Lacanivalu, Cook Islands NewsTue, 16 Jun
PoliticsPacific ministry faces uncertain future as Government weighs programme changesMinister for Pacific Peoples Paul Goldsmith says some programmes could be folded into wider government services as part of a cost-cutting review due to go to Treasury next month.Christine RovoiTue, 16 Jun
Health • FijiFiji govt to roll out eco mortuaries after distressing claims of bodies stored in eskyOfficials plan to install 10 solar-powered mortuaries across the country after reports raised concerns about the handling of human remains in remote communities.PMN NewsWed, 10 Jun
Politics • Solomon Islands‘If there is a shadow of doubt, you are out’: PM Wale issues hardline corruption warningSolomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has delivered a blunt warning to officials back home and urged diaspora leaders in New Zealand to help rebuild the Pacific nation.Christine RovoiMon, 08 Jun
Politics • Solomon Islands • AustraliaSolomon Islands PM secures $35m Australia funding, resets strained ties in power shiftMatthew Wale held talks on a new bilateral treaty with Canberra and secured emergency funding as Pacific leaders step up negotiations on aid, security, and sovereignty amid rising global pressure.PMN NewsThu, 04 Jun
Community‘Overwhelmed and grateful’: Beatrice Faumuina honoured in King’s Birthday list The former world discus champion has been appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in this year's King’s Birthday Honours. Khalia StrongMon, 01 Jun
