Politics • SāmoaAppeal court upholds bribery ruling against former Deputy PMSāmoa’s highest court has rejected Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo’s constitutional challenge, clearing the way for a by-election.Renate RiversMon, 29 Jun
Politics • Solomon Islands • ChinaSolomons govt minister wants Chinese policing programmes droppedPeter Kenilorea Jr says the government should focus on economic development partnerships with China rather than expanding security cooperation.Christine RovoiWed, 24 Jun
Pacific Region • VanuatuWhy has Vanuatu been dropped from the Pacific visa scheme?Ni-Vanuatu are no longer eligible for Australia's Pacific Engagement Visa ballot, with no public explanation from either Canberra or Port Vila.Christine RovoiWed, 24 Jun
Politics • Sāmoa • Aotearoa New ZealandSafata still waiting: Compensation bill gets bigger as communities told to 'be patient'Almost 20 months after the HMNZS Manawanui sank off Safata, more than 10,000 people have been identified for compensation, and the estimated payout now exceeds the ST$10 million settlement.Renate RiversTue, 16 Jun
Business • SāmoaSāmoa overdraft plan raises questions under new district funding lawGovernment-backed overdraft requests for district councils have raised questions about repayment rules and commercial debt under new legislation.Renate RiversThu, 11 Jun
PoliticsNZ First’s Elliot Ikilei courts Pacific voters as parties vie for growing political influence The former New Conservatives leader seeks to win Pacific support for New Zealand First and is calling on Pacific voters to reconsider long-held political loyalties ahead of the November general election.Khalia StrongMon, 08 Jun
Pacific Region • Cook Islands • ChinaCook Islands prime minister to attend inauguration of new vessel in ChinaMark Brown will travel to China next week for the launch of the MV Tuitui Moana, a new vessel designed to improve transport links between Rarotonga and the outer islands.PMN NewsThu, 21 May
Environment • Solomon IslandsNew Solomons PM moves to reinstate dolphin export ban days into leadershipSolomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale reverses a controversial pre-election decision that briefly lifted long-standing protections and sparked concern over the country’s fisheries reputation.PMN NewsWed, 20 May
Law & OrderPacific leaders warn rising organised crime cannot be tackled alone More than 17 tonnes of drugs have been seized across the region since January as leaders warn criminal networks are expanding their reach.Khalia StrongTue, 19 May
Election • NiueTagelagi secures third term as Niue PM after tight Assembly voteThe 57-year-old returns after a narrow 11-9 leadership vote, with the new Assembly divided and focus turns to how the government will function.Renate RiversThu, 14 May
