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
