Environment • SāmoaCHOGM Ocean Declaration a ‘little underwhelming’ Dr Sione Tekiteki, of Auckland University of Technology, says while there are positives in the document signed by Commonwealth leaders, a lot is lacking within the text.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 01 Nov
Language & Culture • Vanuatu • Solomon Islands • FijiMelanesian Festival returns with a focus on fostering prideThe annual celebration of culture kicks off this weekend in West Auckland. Christine RovoiTue, 29 Oct
Pacific RegionPIF prepares for New Caledonia fact-finding tripPIF Secretary-General and Forum Chair spoke to PMN News as they prepare to head to New Caledonia'Alakihihifo VailalaSat, 26 Oct
Pacific Region • Cook Islands • Tonga • Fiji • Solomon IslandsPacific leaders have work cut out in troubled French territoryThe Troika fact-finding mission to New Caledonia will need to find a pathway forward for pro-independence supporters and the French government, media correspondent Nic Maclellan says.Christine RovoiFri, 25 Oct
Pacific RegionTahiti wants France back in UN decolonisation talksFrench Polynesia Mā’ohi nui President Moetai Brotherson is calling on Paris to return to the negotiating table.Christine RovoiMon, 21 Oct
Politics‘We are neutral’: French envoy offers signs of hope for New CaledoniaAs France walks a diplomatic tightrope, Ambassador Laurence Beau confirms there is progress in New Caledonia amid ongoing talks among stakeholders'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 07 Oct
Pacific Region'Violence is not the solution': Call for both sides of the conflict to take responsibilityPro-independence advocate Patricia Goa says the dream of self-determination is still alive in the troubled French territory.Christine RovoiThu, 05 Sep
Pacific Region'Prickly and difficult': France criticised over its handling of New Caledonia crisisInternational law expert Al Gillespie says the Pacific Islands Forum needs to be at the forefront of any solution in the region.Christine RovoiTue, 27 Aug
Pacific Region • TongaLack of PIF consensus resulted in New Caledonia mission delay - French envoyBut New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Vaovasamanaia Winston Peters says Veronique Roger-Lacan’s claims are "not helpful".'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 26 Aug
Pacific Region • Tonga‘We will get it done’The Pacific’s top diplomat believes a New Caledonia mission will go ahead despite delays due to differences between President Emmanuel Macron and local leaders in the French territory.'Alakihihifo VailalaSun, 25 Aug