Pacific Region • Papua New Guinea • Solomon IslandsPNG governor warns outdated resource laws leave landowners in Melanesia exposedGary Juffa says Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands need stronger laws and leadership to stop powerful interests gaining control of natural resources in both countries.Christine RovoiWed, 30 Sep
Pacific Region • NaoeroUS welcomes Naoero withdrawal from international courtWashington backs President David Adeang's decision but Amnesty International warns the move could weaken human rights protections in the region.Christine RovoiWed, 30 Sep
Election‘No’: Ana Ika says election debate is missing the basicsThe Salvation Army social policy analyst says families are making hard choices between food, housing, power and other basic costs.Thomas Tarurongo WynneTue, 29 Sep
ArtsArts Pasifika Awards return to Tāmaki Makaurau after 15yrsComedian and radio host Tofiga Fepulea'i is among this year’s recipients as the awards mark three decades of backing Pacific artists and creative work.PMN NewsTue, 29 Sep
Pacific Region • FijiFrom climate activist to a political candidate: Raduva says Fiji youth need a seat at the tableThe 22-year-old SODELPA candidate says young Fijians should be treated as leaders now, not told to wait for their turn as she takes her grassroots advocacy into the political arena.Elenoa TuragaiviuTue, 29 Sep
Politics • French Polynesia TahitiFrench Polynesia's Assembly backs UN mission to TahitiThe 54-3 vote brings pro-independence and pro-autonomy groups together but they remain divided over the territory's political future.Christine RovoiTue, 29 Sep
Election • Sāmoa • NiueHunkin-Tagaloa wants health shakeup with prevention at the centre The Porirua-based Labour candidate says her 20 years across primary care, community work and the arts have shaped her vision for healthier Pasifika.Thomas Tarurongo WynneTue, 29 Sep
Health • Sāmoa • FijiSāmoa boosts national HIV preparedness after Fiji emergency warningHealth authorities in Apia are increasing surveillance and readiness with 14 flights a week linking Sāmoa and Fiji.Christine RovoiTue, 29 Sep
Pacific Region • Solomon Islands • Marshall Islands • West Papua, IndonesiaPacific leaders have taken their concerns over West Papua directly to the UNSolomon Islands and Marshall Islands raised the issue at the United Nations as the region pushes for independent scrutiny of alleged human rights abuses in the Indonesian province.Christine RovoiTue, 29 Sep
ArtsPasifika comedians named among 2027 Billy T Award finalistsJonjon Tolovae and Richie Fa’avesi are among five artists competing for one of Aotearoa’s biggest comedy prizes.Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 28 Sep
