Politics • United StatesChris Hipkins welcomes extended Pacific visas, criticises coalition’s stance on US tariffsThe Labour leader says the multi-entry visas will have a positive impact on families and advocates for a more united approach to trade relations.Khalia StrongTue, 15 Apr
Environment • Solomon Islands • Tuvalu • VanuatuPacific nations demand stronger climate action as IMO vote approves carbon pricing for shipsOfficials from the Pacific have pushed back on the London agreement, saying the measures are insufficient for effective decarbonisation.Christine RovoiMon, 14 Apr
Politics • Hawaii • Aotearoa New ZealandHawaii Governor calls for increased NZ leadership amid US funding freezeAs the United States reviews its long-term commitments, Josh Green says humanitarian assistance and regional collaboration are key to addressing climate and health issues.'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 14 Apr
Politics • Aotearoa New Zealand • Tonga • VanuatuGreen MP queries $12b Defence boost amid Pacific relationsTeanau Tuiono challenges the Government’s spending decisions, saying there are pressing domestic issues like child poverty and climate action.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 11 Apr
Pacific Region • Cook Islands • United StatesCook Islands braces for economic ripple effects from US tariff increasesThe 10 per cent tariff on imports from Rarotonga has officials concerned about indirect impact on local economy despite minimal trade between both nations.Losirene Lacanivalu, Cook Islands NewsMon, 07 Apr
Pacific Region • United States • FijiUS trade tariffs: Fiji facing severe challenges, NZ takes cautious approachTariffs on US imports are causing concern, with Fiji, Nauru, and Vanuatu among the hardest hit in the region. Khalia StrongFri, 04 Apr
Opinion • Aotearoa New Zealand • United StatesWill's Word: Why Trump's protectionist trade policies mirror NZ's past failuresIsolationist trade policies don’t boost economies, they break them. The US should take a page out of New Zealand’s playbook, not the other way around.William TeriteFri, 04 Apr
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
