Pacific Region • Papua New Guinea • Fiji • Solomon Islands • AustraliaAustralia's election-eve federal budget: What's in it for the Pacific?Canberra has stepped up aid for the region amid US cuts, with A$2 billion (NZ$2.2b) allocated to address critical needs in the Pacific.Christine RovoiWed, 26 Mar
Politics • Papua New GuineaNZ, PNG celebrate 50 years of diplomacy with renewed partnershipPrime Minister James Marape aims to strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on trade, education, and security during his visit to Aotearoa this week.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 25 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 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 • Papua New Guinea • Sāmoa • United States • ChinaUS climate policies, WHO withdrawal and aid freeze: What do they mean for the Pacific?Political analyst Tess Newton Cain says Donald Trump's exit from the Paris pact, WHO defunding, and aid suspension present significant challenges for the United States in the Pacific as a 'trusted friend'.Christine RovoiSun, 02 Feb
Pacific Region • Papua New GuineaSir Julius Chan: Week of mourning declared for one of PNG’s founding fathersOutpouring of grief as Papua New Guineans mourn the passing of their beloved ‘Last Man Standing’.Christine RovoiFri, 31 Jan
