Pacific Region • PalauNZ questions whether Paris climate deal can deliver for the PacificForeign Minister Winston Peters has questioned if the Paris Agreement can succeed without stronger action from the world’s biggest emitters.Thomas Tarurongo Wynne in PalauTue, 01 Sep
Pacific Region • PalauSmaller Island States sharpen their voice as Palau takes SIS chairSmaller Island States are pushing for a stronger collective voice and turning decisions made last year into action that reaches their people.Thomas Tarurongo Wynne in PalauTue, 01 Sep
Pacific Region • PalauPeters pushes $845m Pacific resilience fund as group challenges who should pay for itInternational partners are urged to help close the funding gap but Greenpeace says communities should not have to chase polluters for climate finance.Thomas Tarurongo Wynne in PalauMon, 31 Aug
Pacific Region • PalauEmpty chairs and big questions as Pacific leaders gather in PalauWinston Peters says the Pacific Islands Forum remains central despite several leaders staying away as pressure grows for the region to deliver.Thomas Tarurongo Wynne in PalauMon, 31 Aug
Pacific RegionPacific leaders head to Palau as pressure builds over geopolitics, crime and region's unityLeaders will face a packed agenda at next week’s Pacific Islands Forum, with missile testing, transnational crime, development partners and regional integration among the issues on the table.Christine RovoiFri, 28 Aug
Pacific RegionDoctor hopes specialist skills can stay in SāmoaDr Martin Vaigafa says visiting specialists can help build the expertise and provide care at home.Khalia StrongFri, 28 Aug
Pacific Region • TuvaluTuvalu’s first national arts festival stretches beyond the capitalRough seas have delayed outer island arrivals but the wait has opened up a longer cultural showcase ahead of the main Fakaapo celebrations.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 27 Aug
Pacific Region • FijiFiji election register tops 723,000 voters as parties prepare for pollFEO conducts a two month data-cleaning exercise to ensure accuracy in the National Register of Voters as preparation continues for polling day.Elenoa TuragaiviuWed, 26 Aug
Pacific RegionPacific workers’ complaints put labour mobility protections under scrutinyWorkers in Australia and New Zealand have raised concerns about sexual harassment, restrictive living conditions and employer accountability, putting the spotlight on how Pacific employees are protected.Renate RiversWed, 26 Aug
Pacific Region • FijiPacific universities turn to indigenous languages to keep culture alive From lecture halls to research and technology, Pacific educators say the indigenous languages must have a place in modern education. Elenoa TuragaiviuTue, 25 Aug
