Politics • Nauru • AustraliaNauru and Australia's $billion deportation deal puts lives at risk, warn rights advocatesThe United Nations and human rights groups are urging the Australian government to halt the controversial agreement with Nauru.Christine RovoiFri, 05 Sep
Politics • TongaTonga leads overstayer statistics as lawyer blames governments' broken promisesNalesoni Tupou says there is a need for policy reform to support skilled overstayers seeking to legalise their status in New Zealand.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 04 Sep
Politics • AustraliaAustralians protest immigration policy amid threats, surge in right-wing extremismAs the nation grapples with tensions over international relations, the rallies focus on cultural shifts, economic competition, and the impact of mass immigration on local communities.Christine RovoiTue, 02 Sep
Pacific Region • VanuatuVanuatu and Australia agree to $500 million security, economic pactAfter months of negotiations, Vanuatu has approved the Nakamal Agreement with Australia, which is set to be officially signed next month.Christine RovoiWed, 13 Aug
Pacific Region • FijiFiji warns travellers against fake visa websites amid scamsOfficials urge caution and advise verifying the authenticity of immigration sites to prevent personal information theft.Christine RovoiWed, 13 Aug
Law & Order • TongaTongan family faces deportation after shock news of immigration adviser’s imprisonmentWith two young children, Taniela and Lilio Tonga are pleading for ministerial intervention as they navigate the legal turmoil that has upended their lives.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 12 Aug
News • SāmoaMajor celebration in Manurewa marks restoration of Sāmoa citizenship rightsMore than 50 Sāmoans celebrate the reinstatement of their citizenship, a significant moment of justice for those affected by a historical wrong.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 08 Jul
Pacific Region • TuvaluNew visa offers lifeline for Tuvaluans amid global climate crisisAs Tuvalu faces the threat of 'drowning' by 2050, a wave of applicants is seeking a fresh start in Australia. But what about the 'brain drain'?Christine RovoiFri, 04 Jul
Politics • TongaCalls for compassionate immigration reform, fairer pathways for NZ's Pacific familiesAn Auckland immigration consultant highlights the struggles of long-term Pacific residents facing a complex path to legal status in Aotearoa. Khalia StrongFri, 27 Jun
Politics • TongaPM defends ‘Parent Boost’ visa amid claims it excludes PasifikaPrime Minister Christopher Luxon insists the policy strikes the right balance despite criticism that the new visa is inaccessible for many Pacific families.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 10 Jun
