Pacific Region • FijiFiji’s former Prime Minister and police chief charged with inciting mutinyFrank 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
SportsNetball New Zealand board steps down amid leadership shake-upChair 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 • JapanJapan Prime Minister's supermajority could reshape security for the Pacific, experts saySanae 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
Politics • TokelauNZ Governor-General visit highlights Tokelau centenary as new leaders are confirmedAs Tokelau marks 100 years as a territory of Aotearoa, a visit by Dame Cindy Kiro has put fresh focus on the relationship alongside the return of results from the island nation’s general election.PMN NewsSat, 07 Feb
Politics • TokelauTokelau heads to the polls after storm delaysPolling stations opened 9am (NZT) on Thursday for the 2026 general election.RNZ PacificThu, 05 Feb
Local Democracy ReportingAuckland Council lifts flood mitigation cap to avoid costly buyoutsCouncillors have agreed to raise per-household flood mitigation funding from 25 to 40 per cent.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 04 Feb
Pacific RegionPacific UN operations ‘unaffected’ by global budget crisis despite Guterres warningWhile the UN Secretary General warns of “imminent financial collapse” due to unpaid member dues, Pacific leaders and advocates call again for fair and timely finance from wealthy nations.Christine RovoiWed, 04 Feb
Pacific Region • FijiFiji PM signals possible resignation after court rules anti-corruption chief dismissal unlawfulSitiveni Rabuka has told local media that he is considering stepping down if his appeal against a High Court ruling fails. The court found his sacking of Barbara Malimali unlawful.Christine RovoiTue, 03 Feb
Pacific Region • FijiFiji court rules PM acted unlawfully in sacking anti-corruption chiefA judge has declared Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka had no constitutional authority to advise the President to sack Barbara Malimali.Christine RovoiMon, 02 Feb
Pacific Region • FijiFiji govt steps in over pageant row, insists national winner must represent countryThe government has warned organisers to respect a Cabinet decision tied to public funding as backlash over who should represent Fiji at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant continues.Christine RovoiThu, 22 Jan
