Election • NiueAnd then there were seven: Niue votes in record women MPsNiue has shattered the 35 per cent ‘critical mass’ threshold and unseated veteran ministers in a major shake-up.Renate RiversMon, 04 May
Pacific RegionFiji’s media win overshadowed by threats and court summons - reportThe World Press Freedom Index warns of a global decline in journalism safety driven by legal pressure, political scrutiny and AI-powered fake news. Khalia StrongMon, 04 May
Election • NiueNiue voters stick with experience as Tagelagi eyes top job againNiueans have voted for stability in a world of rising costs, returning the majority of their MPs to Parliament.Renate RiversSun, 03 May
PoliticsWater, roads and ‘party-hopping’: Vaimauga III voters head to the pollsA high-stakes by-election in Sāmoa is putting the spotlight on a controversial question: do you have to vote for the government to get basic services?Renate RiversThu, 30 Apr
Politics • SāmoaSāmoa government pushes bank reforms despite IMF concernsProposed reforms could give government more control over the central bank, raising concerns about costs, stability, and global confidence.Renate RiversMon, 20 Apr
PoliticsNZ defends cautious response as fuel prices, Pacific pressure growFuel costs are climbing again with Pasifika communities feeling the impact first and hardest as calls grow for faster, more direct support.Renate RiversFri, 10 Apr
Politics • SāmoaTuilaepa defends speaking out as defamation case delayed until MaySāmoa’s opposition leader says he will not stay silent despite a court warning as prosecutors seek more time to finalise charges.Renate RiversThu, 09 Apr
Pacific RegionPacific families hit hardest as fuel surge drives up cost of livingNew analysis shows households across the region are being hit up to six times harder than New Zealand as global tensions raise fuel and food prices.Renate RiversWed, 08 Apr
PoliticsPacific cost pressures rise as NZ deepens security ties with USAs Winston Peters steps up security talks with Washington, experts warn rising costs and local needs risk being pushed aside.Renate RiversTue, 07 Apr
Opinion • Cook IslandsWill's Word: Is NZ finally getting somewhere with the Cook Islands story? With Winston Peters heading to Rarotonga, there are signs the drawn-out saga could be moving towards something real.William TeriteWed, 01 Apr
