PoliticsIs Pacific policy falling short or laying the foundation?Dr Corina Grey defends the Ministry for Pacific Peoples’ role, highlighting its achievements and a vision for future-focused policy.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 19 Dec
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsSolomons Prime Minister survives motion of no confidenceA no-confidence motion against Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele was withdrawn after a chaotic parliamentary session.RNZMon, 16 Dec
Politics • Tonga‘The Prime Minister knew his fate’Tongan community leader Melino Maka shares insights into the recent resignation of Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni. 'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 13 Dec
Pacific Region • TongaMore nobles resign from Tonga's CabinetLord Fohe, Lord Vaea, and Lord Tu'i'afitu have resigned from their ministerial portfolios.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 10 Dec
Pacific Region • KiribatiKiribati judicial crisis: The President vs the High Court JudgeDavid Lambourne, whose deportation sparked a legal conflict in the Pacific island nation, is challenging the government of Taneti Maamau.Christine RovoiMon, 09 Dec
Pacific RegionWill this Pacific paradise get what it wants for Christmas?France’s government has fallen as political chaos returns to Paris. However, all eyes are on New Caledonia and what this means for the troubled French territory.Christine RovoiMon, 09 Dec
Pacific RegionWorld's aid industry has little to show the Pacific - reportSince 2008, the island nations have received more than NZ$40 billion in development assistance but the Lowy Institute says aid should be about more than geopolitics.Christine RovoiFri, 06 Dec
OpinionVaovasamanaia Winston Peters, a 'respectable' NZ advocate in the PacificWinston Peters' visit to New Caledonia highlights New Zealand’s renewed commitment to the Pacific and meaningful leadership in a region still recovering from recent turmoil.William TeriteTue, 03 Dec
Politics • Cook IslandsCook Islands parliament using NZ connection to upskill membersIn a recent reflection on a Pacific parliamentary conference, Speaker Tai Tura emphasises the importance of regional cooperation. 'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 03 Dec
Politics • TongaYounger MPs present new challenges for Tonga parliament - Deputy ClerkSione Vikilani says that while young members of parliament bring competition, it is not necessarily a negative development.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 03 Dec