Environment • Solomon IslandsNew Solomons PM moves to reinstate dolphin export ban days into leadershipSolomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale reverses a controversial pre-election decision that briefly lifted long-standing protections and sparked concern over the country’s fisheries reputation.PMN NewsWed, 20 May
Pacific Region • NiueNiue names Cabinet after tight election, maintains gender balanced governmentPrime Minister Dalton Tagelagi's four-member Cabinet continues the country’s gender-balanced executive and turns focus to cost of living, services, and infrastructure pressures.Christine RovoiWed, 20 May
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsWale's new govt takes shape amid shifting political loyalties in the Solomon IslandsSenior posts have been handed to experienced figures after a tense period in parliament marked by defections and a tight leadership contest as focus turns to how they will govern and hold the numbers.Christine RovoiMon, 18 May
Pacific Region • Solomon Islands'Change is coming': Matthew Wale becomes Solomons PM after tight parliamentary voteThe 57-year-old longtime opposition leader has taken power in Honiara after a close secret ballot, promising reform at a time of growing geopolitical pressure in the Pacific.Christine RovoiFri, 15 May
Pacific Region • Solomon Islands'Watch your back': Ousted Solomons Prime Minister warns rivalsJeremiah Manele’s time as PM ended on Thursday: a no-confidence vote in Honiara hands power to a coalition and the nation into political uncertainty.Christine RovoiThu, 07 May
Politics • Solomon IslandsPM Jeremiah Manele to face no-confidence voteThe Solomon Islands Prime Minister is being forced to face a vote that could end his leadership.PMN NewsWed, 06 May
Pacific Region • NiueNiue’s Fuel Shock: The government warns of 150 per cent price surgeJust days before Niueans headed to the polls, the government confirmed a "staged approach" to fuel price hike.PMN NewsSun, 03 May
PoliticsWinston's Whirlwind: Peters 'carries the can' after confusing U-turn on Iran leaked emailsThe Foreign Affairs Minister is back in the hot seat, admitting he "made the mistake" after giving three different versions of the truth in less than 24 hours.PMN NewsFri, 01 May
PoliticsWinston Peters: 'The truth will out’ as Foreign Minister disputes PM Luxon over Iran emailsWinston Peters is hitting back at claims he made a "mistake" in releasing internal emails, revealing new information that he says proves he was right all along.William TeriteThu, 30 Apr
Pacific Region • Solomon Islands • Tonga • PalauPacific on high alert as leaders trigger crisis pact over fuel fearsLeaders activate Biketawa Declaration as rising petrol costs push island nations into emergency measures and force a region-wide response.RNZ PacificSat, 18 Apr
