Opinion • Cook Islands • China • Aotearoa New ZealandResetting trust in the Pacific, not redrawing the lines of powerCook Islands-NZ security deal marks a necessary reset but framing it as a win over China risks missing the point, writes political analyst William Numanga.William Numanga, Political AnalystSat, 11 Apr
Pacific Region • VanuatuPacific leaders to meet in Vanuatu as fuel crisis hits island nations hard Ministers will gather in Port Vila next week to tackle rising fuel costs and shortages linked to the Iran war, while pushing for a faster shift away from fossil fuels.Christine RovoiFri, 10 Apr
Pacific Region • New CaledoniaNew Caledonia left in limbo as France MPs reject reform planThe Pacific territory faces more uncertainty after the French National Assembly blocked key changes as pro-independence leaders call for a “reset”.Christine RovoiWed, 08 Apr
Pacific Region • FijiFiji chiefs push bold constitutional changes, sparking public debateCalls to restrict the name “Fijian”, scrap secularism, and expand traditional authority have drawn both support and concern.Christine RovoiTue, 07 Apr
PoliticsGoldsmith takes charge of Pacific Peoples in ministerial shake-upPrime Minister Christopher Luxon has refreshed his Cabinet, with Paul Goldsmith appointed Minister for Pacific Peoples as part of wider changes.PMN NewsThu, 02 Apr
Politics • Cook IslandsNZ Foreign Minister in Cook Islands for talks as ties under strainWinston Peters arrives in Rarotonga to meet Mark Brown, as an agreement is expected Thursday amid tension over Cook Islands’ China engagement.'Alakihihifo Vailala in RarotongaWed, 01 Apr
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands power struggle intensifies as High Court fast-tracks constitutional challengeA legal bid to force Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to call Parliament is being accelerated, with the Chief Justice telling local media the case is of “public importance”.Christine RovoiTue, 31 Mar
Pacific Region • FijiThe end of an era: Fiji mourns passing of former President Ratu Epeli NailatikauTributes are pouring in for the 85-year-old high chief, military leader, and diplomat - remembered for his humility, service, and connection to the people.Christine RovoiSun, 29 Mar
Law & Order • Tonga • Fiji • Sāmoa • Papua New GuineaTonga finance minister found guilty of bribery as Pacific leaders face growing legal scrutinyA court ruling against Lata Tangimana adds to a wave of cases across the region and raises fresh questions about accountability among those in power.Christine RovoiThu, 26 Mar
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsPower struggle deepens in Solomon Islands as PM Manele refuses to convene parliamentWith the opposition claiming majority support after mass defections, pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to test his leadership on the floor of parliament.PMN NewsMon, 23 Mar
