Pacific Politics
First Tonga pre-election poll shows clear favourites, but many voters still undecided
The survey highlights strong frontrunners in several Tongatapu electorates, close contests, and a big number of undecided voters whose ballots could decide Thursday’s general election.
'Alakihihifo Vailala in Nuku'alofaWed, 19 Nov
Tonga’s fuel crisis worsens as daily life is disrupted and pressure mounts for answers
Long queues, low supplies, and transport delays are affecting families and businesses across Tongatapu, while the government blames storage failures and shipping setbacks.
'Alakihihifo Vailala in Nuku'alofaTue, 18 Nov
The Cook Islands-New Zealand relationship: Restoring trust without giving up sovereignty
Aotearoa’s funding pause is not a rupture in the Realm relationship - it's a call to modernise consultation, strengthen trust, and protect the Cook Islands' sovereign voice, writes William Numanga.
William Numanga, Political AnalystTue, 11 Nov
