Pacific Region • Solomon Islands • Cook Islands • Niue • New CaledoniaPacific leaders urge better support for regional infrastructureWith a focus on aligning assistance with local needs and priorities, the nations called for sustainable development strategies and collaboration.Christine RovoiThu, 28 Aug
Pacific Region • Aotearoa New Zealand • AustraliaNew Zealanders value Pacific ties but lack real connection - reportA new survey finds most Kiwis view Pacific nations as vital for the country's future, but only half the population feel culturally connected.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 27 Aug
Pacific Region • FijiSupreme Court hearing raises critical questions about Fiji Constitution amendment processFollowing a week of submissions, the Fiji Law Society says the Constitution is valid, emphasising its role as the country's highest law.Christine RovoiTue, 26 Aug
Pacific Region • FijiNational Geographic expedition dives deep into Fiji’s ecosystemsLed by Kelly Moore, the Pristine Seas team has documented sharks, chimaeras, and snailfish as it deploys new technology to study the Great Sea Reef.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 25 Aug
Pacific Region • Solomon Islands80 years on, Pacific continues to bear deep scars from World War IIFrom sunken warships to deadly bombs, the Pacific’s wartime past still shapes lives today, as families call for greater recognition of Pasifika soldiers.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 20 Aug
Pacific Region • TongaJapan greenlights $17.7m upgrade for Tonga’s main airportThe investment will see a new terminal expansion, passenger-boarding bridge, and apron renovations.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 19 Aug
Pacific Region • FijiAdvocates call for balanced constitutional reform as Fiji Supreme Court hears major caseAs the government seeks clarification on specific sections of the constitution, advocates are rallying against the perceived injustices, claiming it stifles dissent and violates citizen rights.Christine RovoiTue, 19 Aug
Pacific Region‘In it to save lives’: A lifesaving locator designed for Pacific realities at seaResearchers at Auckland University and the New Zealand Defence Force are developing a small, affordable reflector to aid in locating missing vessels from space in vast search areas.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 19 Aug
Pacific Region • FijiFiji announces 2026 tourism talks, eyes sustainable and authentic experiencesIn a move set to put the country on the global tourism map, travel traders will gather in the heart of the Pacific.Christine RovoiMon, 18 Aug
Pacific Region • FijiFiji's 'Ocean for Peace' plan set for approval at Pacific leaders' summitAiming for unity and economic sustainability, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the initiative addresses crucial issues in the region.Teuila Fuatai, RNZ Pacific senior journalistFri, 15 Aug