Pacific Region • SāmoaA half-century fight: Restoring Tapaau’s citizenship at 90The brother of Tapaau Lau’ese, who recently regained her right to New Zealand citizenship, is thankful his sister can travel between the two countries freely.'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 21 Feb
Pacific Region • Aotearoa New ZealandNZ’s foreign aid reset to focus on 'fewer, bigger, better' projectsA review of our foreign aid programme will see increased support for global and humanitarian efforts, with the Pacific region remaining a priority.Christine RovoiFri, 21 Feb
Pacific Region • Cook Islands • Aotearoa New Zealand • China‘People feel blindsided’: Te Pāti Māori co-leader backs Cook Islands protestPrime Minister Mark Brown defends a China pact, but protesters - including Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer - say it risks key interests and lacks transparency.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 19 Feb
Pacific Region • Cook Islands • Aotearoa New ZealandUncertainty as Cook Islands PM returns from China deal As the Cook Islands awaits full disclosure of a new deal with China, Opposition MP Teariki Heather warns of public frustration and a nervous wait for answers.Khalia StrongMon, 17 Feb
Pacific Region • United StatesUS judge orders Trump to allow foreign aid fundingPresident Donald Trump’s pause on American foreign aid has sent shockwaves through the global development community.Christine RovoiMon, 17 Feb
Pacific Region • Cook Islands • China • Aotearoa New ZealandDeal promises strong future for Cook Islands - PMMark Brown says there are strategic opportunities for the Cook Islands following a partnership deal with China.Christine RovoiSun, 16 Feb
Pacific Region • Cook IslandsCook Islands beauty pageant leaders to tackle controversy at key meetingA public meeting today will determine the future leadership and direction of the Miss Cook Islands contest.Khalia StrongFri, 14 Feb
Pacific Region • VanuatuJotham Napat elected as new Prime Minister of VanuatuThe former deputy Prime Minister has been elected unopposed to lead Vanuatu for the next four years.Christine RovoiTue, 11 Feb
Pacific Region • Fiji • Tonga • United StatesPacific leaders push back against Donald Trump's immigration crackdownTonga and Fiji warn that the arrival of more deported migrants will only add to the region's many problems.Christine RovoiMon, 10 Feb
Pacific Region • Sāmoa • Solomon IslandsMiss Sāmoa Litara Ieremia-Allan is crowned queen of the Pacific Islands The 24-year-old educator becomes the 11th Miss Sāmoa to win the Pacific pageant in its 36-year history, succeeding fellow Sāmoan Moemoana Safa’atoa Schwenke.Christine RovoiSun, 09 Feb
