Politics • French Polynesia TahitiFrench Polynesia puts three-step UN pathway to France assembly over decolonisationPresident Moetai Brotherson says the people of French Polynesia must be able to freely decide their political future as Paris maintains its opposition to a United Nations role.PMN NewsThu, 08 Oct
Pacific Region • Kiribati • NaoeroKiribati government pushes back on call to reclaim Tungaru nameAs Naoero restores its ancestral name, Kiribati says its current name was chosen to unite the country’s island groups after independence in 1979.Christine RovoiFri, 25 Sep
Politics • Bougainville, Papua New GuineaPNG MPs urged to slow down before making historic Bougainville decisionOpposition leader James Nomane says MPs need more time to understand the 2019 independence vote before deciding the future of Bougainville.Christine RovoiWed, 02 Sep
Pacific Region • Bougainville, Papua New GuineaBougainville tells PNG: Independence vote cannot be ignoredThe call by Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama comes as both governments prepare to bring the vote before Papua New Guinea's parliament.Christine RovoiThu, 06 Aug
Language & Culture • VanuatuVanuatu independence inspires Bislama Week celebrations across NZVanuatu marks 46 years of independence and ni-Vanuatu across Aotearoa celebrate, using language, culture and storytelling to strengthen their identity.PMN NewsThu, 30 Jul
Election • New CaledoniaNew Caledonia: Final vote count confirms political deadlockNeither the pro-France nor pro-independence camp can govern alone, leaving a small centrist party holding the balance of power ahead of crucial talks.Christine RovoiTue, 30 Jun
Election • New Caledonia • FranceFrench loyalists sweep New Caledonia vote but fight over political future is far from overPro-France parties have won a commanding victory in New Caledonia's first provincial election since the deadly 2024 unrest. But the result leaves the territory's political future still hanging in the balance.Christine RovoiMon, 29 Jun
