Politics • United StatesNew Zealand navigates diplomatic challenges as Trump transforms US foreign policyRobert Patman, international relations expert, warns that Donald Trump's approach to global affairs presents challenges for Aotearoa New Zealand.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 18 Mar
Politics • United StatesPacific nations face aid uncertainty as US evaluates foreign funding priorities But Matt Terrill, former chief of staff to US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, insists the Pacific remains a priority.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 18 Mar
Pacific Region • New CaledoniaNew Caledonia reopens to tourists amid ongoing political tensions and economic challengesWhile the French government seeks to improve relations with its Pacific territory, tensions persist between pro-independence supporters and loyalists. Christine RovoiTue, 18 Mar
Pacific Region • Fiji'Great loss': Fiji govt's constitutional reforms fail, PM decries setbackCriticising the opposition's lack of support, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka warns the defeat denies Fijians a chance to shape their supreme law.Christine RovoiMon, 17 Mar
Politics • Sāmoa • Cook Islands‘Donald Trump doesn’t know anything about the Pacific’ - expertProfessor Steven Ratuva, of Canterbury University, says that as Trump reduces US engagement in the Pacific, China is swiftly filling the gap.'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 12 Mar
PoliticsEx-National MP demands visa-free access for PasifikaAnae Arthur Anae launches a petition calling for equal visa rights for Pacific people, challenging New Zealand’s restrictive immigration policies.'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 07 Mar
Politics • SāmoaFiamē survives second vote of no confidenceAttempts to oust Sāmoa's Prime Minister fail again as divisions deepen within the ruling party and opposition.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 06 Mar
Pacific Region • VanuatuVanuatu PM calls for stronger US-Pacific pact amid China tensions, aid concernsThe coalition government of Jotham Napat has been in power fewer than 50 days but is already pushing for enhanced security, urging Donald Trump to consider increased US presence in the Pacific.Christine RovoiWed, 05 Mar
PoliticsTongan advocates condemn Treaty Principles BillTongan community leaders say the Bill threatens Māori sovereignty and repeats colonial injustices seen across the Pacific.Khalia StrongThu, 27 Feb
Politics • Cook Islands • Aotearoa New ZealandCook Islands PM defends sovereignty amid rising tensionsCook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has successfully survived a no-confidence motion while defending a controversial deal with China and attacking NZ media reporting.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 27 Feb
