Opinion • Aotearoa New Zealand • United StatesWill’s Word: What happened at Winston’s Washington meeting?No trade deal, no clear outcomes, but at least the New Zealand Foreign Minister was impeccably dressed?William TeriteThu, 20 Mar
Opinion • United States • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: Will Winston speak up in Washington?New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Vaovasamanaia Winston Peters meets with Marco Rubio today - but will he push back on US aid delays to the Pacific?William TeriteWed, 19 Mar
Pacific Region • New CaledoniaNew Caledonia reopens to tourists amid ongoing political tensions and economic challengesWhile the French government seeks to improve relations with its Pacific territory, tensions persist between pro-independence supporters and loyalists. Christine RovoiTue, 18 Mar
OpinionAustralia's chance to fill the void: Seizing opportunities in global aid amid US, UK cutsThe United States and United Kingdom have decimated their foreign aid spending. Australia has a unique opportunity to help fill this vacuum, writes Melissa Conley Tyler.Melissa Conley TylerMon, 10 Mar
Pacific Region • VanuatuVanuatu PM calls for stronger US-Pacific pact amid China tensions, aid concernsThe coalition government of Jotham Napat has been in power fewer than 50 days but is already pushing for enhanced security, urging Donald Trump to consider increased US presence in the Pacific.Christine RovoiWed, 05 Mar
Politics • Cook Islands • Aotearoa New ZealandCook Islands PM defends sovereignty amid rising tensionsCook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has successfully survived a no-confidence motion while defending a controversial deal with China and attacking NZ media reporting.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 27 Feb
Opinion • Aotearoa New Zealand • ChinaWill's Word: China trip is Peters' biggest test this yearTrade, Pacific security, China’s regional influence, and New Zealand’s role will be key topics when Vaovasamanaia Winston Peters meets his counterpart in Beijing.William TeriteTue, 25 Feb
Pacific Region • Cook Islands • Aotearoa New Zealand • ChinaCook Islands-China pact: Call for careful understanding of international relationsTensions continue to rise between New Zealand and the Cook Islands after the Pacific island nation forms a partnership with China, leading to a visible Chinese military presence in the Tasman Sea.Christine RovoiMon, 24 Feb
Opinion • Aotearoa New Zealand • ChinaWill's Word: Why is China flexing its military might in the Tasman Sea?As a Chinese navy fleet fires live rounds in the Tasman Sea, William Terite asks whether New Zealand is letting bigger powers walk all over us.William TeriteMon, 24 Feb
Pacific Region • Aotearoa New ZealandNZ’s foreign aid reset to focus on 'fewer, bigger, better' projectsA review of our foreign aid programme will see increased support for global and humanitarian efforts, with the Pacific region remaining a priority.Christine RovoiFri, 21 Feb
