Pacific Region • Niue“It’s just a word” - Niue’s Premier is now Prime MinisterDespite the public’s support for the title change, Dalton Tagelagi does not understand why there is strong opposition to the remaining two bills'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 11 Sep
Pacific Region • Kiribati • ChinaNew MP welcomes Chinese presence in KiribatiRuth Cross Kwansing has thrown her support behind incumbent President Taneti Maamau, a stalwart supporter of Beijing.Christine RovoiFri, 06 Sep
Pacific Region'Violence is not the solution': Call for both sides of the conflict to take responsibilityPro-independence advocate Patricia Goa says the dream of self-determination is still alive in the troubled French territory.Christine RovoiThu, 05 Sep
Pacific RegionPacific whānau pay tribute to Māori monarchThe outpouring of grief continues for Kiingi Tuheitia as Pacific leaders mourn the death of the Māori King.Christine RovoiFri, 30 Aug
Pacific RegionKanaky Aotearoa urges France to reconsider stance on New CaledoniaWith no end in sight to the political turmoil in the French territory, there have been statements, counter statements, denials, and affirmations from both sides of the conflict.Christine RovoiThu, 29 Aug
Pacific Region • Tonga • Sāmoa • Fiji • Papua New Guinea • Solomon Islands • Tuvalu • Niue • Tokelau • Cook IslandsLive from PIF: Leaders retreat to Vava'uPMN News is in Tonga this week for the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting. Check in here for all the updates from this important geopolitical event. 'Alakihihifo Vailala, Joseph Safiti and Christine RovoiWed, 28 Aug
Pacific RegionClimate denial is an insult to the Pacific - Labour Deputy Prime Minister Vaovasamanaia Winston Peters has been criticised over his address to Pacific leaders on climate change.'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 28 Aug
Pacific Region • TongaEarly warning system a fundamental human right - expertMetservice and environment officials say there is an urgent need for weather alerts because most people lack access to adequte multi-hazard cautions.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 27 Aug
Pacific Region'Prickly and difficult': France criticised over its handling of New Caledonia crisisInternational law expert Al Gillespie says the Pacific Islands Forum needs to be at the forefront of any solution in the region.Christine RovoiTue, 27 Aug
Pacific Region • Cook Islands • TongaPIFLM53: Mark Brown signs out as forum chair While the Cook Islands Prime Minister is relieved and feeling so much lighter now, he isn’t saying goodbye just yet.'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 26 Aug
