OpinionCould the rope that pulls us apart also hold us together?As Israel’s new partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum draws sharply different reactions, what does self-determination mean when Pacific people disagree?Thomas Tarurongo WynneWed, 28 Oct
Politics • IsraelPacific support for Israel runs deep, says expert, as Forum move divides WellingtonLabour says Luxon has questions to answer, while ACT offers Israel a “warm Pacific welcome”.Thomas Tarurongo WynneThu, 22 Oct
PoliticsIsrael’s Pacific Forum breakthrough triggers political backlash in NZLabour demands answers from Christopher Luxon over Israel securing new PIF partner status ahead of next year's summit in New Zealand.Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalistWed, 21 Oct
Pacific Region • Palau • Tuvalu'We are big ocean states': PIF rebukes critics over pre-COP attendance fixationPacific Islands Forum chair and Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr challenges Australia's media while Tuvalu raises alarms over ongoing fossil fuel expansion.PMN NewsTue, 20 Oct
Opinion • Palau • Aotearoa New Zealand • Tuvalu • FijiOpinion: If we are at the climate table, why are we still on the menu?As the Pacific hosts Pre-COP31 in Fiji and Tuvalu this week, it has a seat. But does it have power? writes PMN political reporter Thomas Tarurongo Wynne. Thomas Tarurongo WynneMon, 05 Oct
Pacific RegionPacific leaders take united voice to UN General AssemblyLeaders will push for stronger action on climate change, sea-level rise and Pacific resilience as the region heads towards COP31 later this year.Christine RovoiMon, 21 Sep
Pacific Region$195m boost for Pacific women as the political leadership gap remains With only one female leading a Forum member government, questions remain over whether money alone can break the region’s political barriers.Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 11 Sep
Pacific Region • Palau • Aotearoa New ZealandNew Pacific Islands Forum partner model set for first test in NZPacific nations agree to a new two-stream system for dealing with outside partners with NZ to host the first Forum where the model will be put into practice.Thomas Tarurongo WynneTue, 08 Sep
Opinion • PalauIs an empty seat a silent seat? What Palau told us about Pacific unityThe leaders’ meeting exposed tensions within the region but also showed where island nations can still find common ground. Thomas Tarurongo WynneTue, 08 Sep
Pacific RegionPacific nations push for stronger protection of reefs that can survive the climate emergencyTonga, French Polynesia, and the Federated States of Micronesia join a global commitment to protect coral reefs with a better chance of surviving a warming ocean.Khalia StrongMon, 07 Sep
