Local Democracy Reporting • KiribatiForged by hardship: Tāmaki Makaurau's new councillors bring their lived experienceFive new councillors pledged inclusion, trust and community-focused leadership in their maiden speeches.Mary AfemataTue, 11 Nov
Pacific Region • Nauru • Solomon Islands • Fiji • Kiribati • SāmoaAustralia’s Pacific aid scrutinised as missing documents, corruption claims raise concernsAudits reveal gaps in oversight of taxpayers’ billions in regional funding and highlight the need for clearer reporting and stronger transparency to ensure aid reaches the communities it is meant to help.Christine RovoiTue, 11 Nov
Local Democracy Reporting • Aotearoa New Zealand • Sāmoa • KiribatiCultural pride shines as new council embraces diversity and optimism in Tāmaki MakaurauAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown and his councillors say they are committed to community-focused initiatives, while highlighting the importance of representation and partnership with mana whenua.Mary AfemataSat, 01 Nov
Environment • Tuvalu • Kiribati • Marshall Islands'Oceans on Fire': Pacific faces rising heat and climate challengesScientists warn that without major reductions in global pollution, the region will keep experiencing severe weather events and damage to marine life.Christine RovoiThu, 16 Oct
Environment • Tuvalu • Kiribati‘A matter of survival’: Amnesty International calls for urgent reform of Aotearoa's visa rulesA new report claims that New Zealand’s migration system discriminates against Pacific people affected by climate change.Khalia StrongThu, 09 Oct
Language & Culture • KiribatiDuo elevates Pacific languages through youth video journalsA father-daughter film-making pair is showcasing the cultural richness and revitalisation of Pasifika identity across Aotearoa.Joylene Dymond TiumaluMon, 04 Aug
Pacific Region • Tonga • Nauru • Kiribati • Cook IslandsDeep sea mining: What it is and why the Pacific is at the centre of itAs demand for green tech metals grows, island nations are central to a global scramble that may reshape international law and marine ecosystems.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 21 Jul
Language & Culture • KiribatiAcademic challenges colonial legacy with new Banaban danceProfessor Katerina Teaiwa honours her people’s history using movement and memory to inspire a new generation of Pacific storytellers.Khalia StrongTue, 15 Jul
Language & Culture • KiribatiKiribati youth maintain culture through music and connectionIn Aotearoa, youth are celebrating their Kiribati culture in university and on stage, and they are reminding others that i-Kiribati voices matter.Khalia StrongFri, 11 Jul
Politics • Aotearoa New Zealand • Cook Islands • KiribatiForeign Affairs Minister rejects claim Aotearoa funding freeze to Cook Islands is ‘patronising’Vaovasamanaia Winston Peters says Cook Islands' funding pause is about accountability to taxpayers, and confirms that aid to Kiribati is still under review but will not affect assistance already agreed.'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 07 Jul
