Politics • SāmoaUS and Sāmoa sign Open Skies agreement during Pacific tourAviation pact and ballistic gear unveiled in Apia as Washington deepens Pacific security ties.Renate RiversTue, 03 Mar
Politics • SāmoaSāmoa Prime Minister’s conspiracy case ruling postponed againA District Court judge in Samoa says more time needed to finalise ruling in criminal proceedings against Laaulialemalietoa.Renate RiversFri, 27 Feb
Politics • SāmoaAustralia rugby funding for Sāmoa on hold amid governance disputeThe issue surfaced during Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s visit, which also saw security agreements signed and new facilities launched.Renate RiversThu, 26 Feb
Politics • SāmoaSāmoa, Australia sign new $2.3m cyber and regional policing dealsThe agreements are expected to boost cybercrime response and Pacific policing cooperation as Sāmoa signals tougher action on online harms.Renate RiversWed, 25 Feb
Politics • SāmoaSāmoa tightens control of district funds with new seizure powersNew funding agreements confirm DDP money remains government property and allow Cabinet to step in where funds are misused.Renate RiversTue, 17 Feb
Politics • SāmoaFaasaleleaga II funding withheld by CabinetSāmoa's Prime Minister says no more funding after local leaders failed to meet government conditions.Renate RiversFri, 13 Feb
Politics • SāmoaPower struggle grows over new Sāmoa district appointmentsCritics warn reforms to the Fono Fa’avae risk sidelining local voices as the government defends its appointments.Renate RiversWed, 11 Feb
Politics • JapanJapan Prime Minister's supermajority could reshape security for the Pacific, experts saySanae Takaichi's historic landslide win last weekend gives government the power to double defence spending, revise the constitution, and take a tougher line on China with major implications for the Pacific.Christine RovoiTue, 10 Feb
PoliticsPacific leaders read the signals from Waitangi after tense Māori and Crown discussionsFrom climate priorities to indigenous relationships, Māori and Pacific leaders say discussions and tensions seen at Waitangi are being closely watched across the region.Khalia StrongMon, 09 Feb
Pacific Region • TongaGermany marks 150 years of ties with Tonga during ministerial visitWhile in Nuku'alofa, German Foreign Minister Dr Wadephul suggests the European Union could be more flexible, active, and visible in the Pacific.PMN NewsFri, 06 Feb
