Pacific Region • SāmoaMore Sāmoa MPs dismissedPrime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mata'afa has defended her decision to remove three Cabinet Ministers.Christine RovoiTue, 14 Jan
Pacific Region • Tuvalu'Is this really fale pili?' Tuvaluans raise concerns about treatyWhile Australia's landmark climate migration pact with Tuvalu is supported across the Pacific, many Tuvaluans have mixed feelings about the agreement.Christine RovoiTue, 14 Jan
Pacific Region • NiueNiue cyclone warning cancelledA tropical cyclone alert was in force for Niue today, but has now been lifted, the Fiji Meteorological Service says.RNZ PacificSat, 11 Jan
Pacific Region • Cook IslandsCook Islands returns to Pacific pageant after six-year breakNgatepaeru Marie Maoate will represent the Cook Islands at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant, marking the country's return since 2019.Cook Islands NewsSat, 11 Jan
Pacific Region • SāmoaSāmoan cabinet minister removed as he faces multiple criminal chargesPrime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa dismisses La'auli Leuatea Schmidt as Minister after charges spark political turmoil in Sāmoa.PMN NewsFri, 10 Jan
Pacific Region • SāmoaSāmoa's head of police clarifies charges against cabinet ministerAuapa'au Logoitino Filipo says charges against La’auli Leuatea Schmidt should not be mixed up with the case involving a 19-year-old hit-and-run victim.PMN NewsThu, 09 Jan
Pacific RegionAlcide Ponga is New Caledonia’s new presidentNew Caledonia's president is first indigenous Kanak to lead pro-France party.RNZ PacificThu, 09 Jan
Pacific Region • VanuatuReport reveals gender violence risks after Vanuatu earthquakeA governmentt report cites rising gender violence risks and urgent needs after the 7.3 magnitude earthquake in December.RNZ PacificWed, 08 Jan
Pacific Region • Cook IslandsSecond Aitutaki road-related death in two weeks has locals concernedAn Australian tourist’s death in the Cook Islands, sparks calls for improved road safety after recent fatalities.Cook Islands NewsTue, 07 Jan
Pacific Region • TongaTonga’s 'caretaker' government remains in placeAppointment process for Prime Minister Designate Dr 'Aisake Eke and his new cabinet is expected to take a few more weeks.PMN NewsMon, 06 Jan
