Pacific Region • West PapuaPacific island nations unite to support West Papua amid human rights violationsThe ongoing conflict in the resource-rich province of Indonesia, has drawn renewed international attention as a coalition of Pacific states voices support for the region’s push for independence.Christine RovoiSun, 23 Mar
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsNGOs combat child exploitation, empower young women through education, supportHOPE Trust and Ola Fou in the Solomon Islands tackle human trafficking, empowering vulnerable women and girls at risk of commercial sexual exploitation.Khalia StrongFri, 21 Mar
Pacific Region • Hawaii • Cooking Hawaiian StyleCooking Hawaiian style: Celebrating culinary heritage, cultural diversityCelebrity chef Lanai Tabura reflects on 12 years of preserving traditional recipes while embracing the rich cultural influences that shape Hawaiian cuisine. Sariah MagaoaFri, 21 Mar
Pacific Region • Cook IslandsTransforming futures: Advocate launches youth initiative on Mangaia IslandTuiane Papatua shares his journey of establishing a group for young people in the Cook Islands alongside his late wife, Kathy.Susnation SetaFri, 21 Mar
Pacific Region • Papua New Guinea • China • AustraliaChina cast-off: PNG discusses Bougainville self-rule amid security pact with AustraliaPapua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape says Bougainville's independence hinges on achieving economic self-sufficiency.Christine RovoiThu, 20 Mar
Pacific RegionPacific leaders gear up for key discussions on nuclear-free future amid challengesPacific Islands Forum leaders prepare to meet later this year where more talks on their nuclear-free goals could unravel.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 20 Mar
Pacific Region • Nauru • Australia • Papua New GuineaOver $2 billion lifeline for Pacific banks amid rising challengesMajor financial lending institutions operating in small island nations are set to receive a crucial lifeline from Australia to remain viable in the region.Christine RovoiWed, 19 Mar
Pacific Region • FijiFiji's HIV outbreak: A Pacific crisis requiring urgent collective actionFiji faces an escalating HIV outbreak amid rising methamphetamine use and needle-sharing concerns, the authorities warn.Christine RovoiTue, 18 Mar
Pacific Region • New CaledoniaNew Caledonia reopens to tourists amid ongoing political tensions and economic challengesWhile the French government seeks to improve relations with its Pacific territory, tensions persist between pro-independence supporters and loyalists. Christine RovoiTue, 18 Mar
Pacific Region • Fiji'Great loss': Fiji govt's constitutional reforms fail, PM decries setbackCriticising the opposition's lack of support, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka warns the defeat denies Fijians a chance to shape their supreme law.Christine RovoiMon, 17 Mar
