LIVE NOW

Island Time

531 PI

Niu Daily

Niu FM

Latest bulletin

PMN News

Parliament

Pacific Region •

Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands PM to face no-confidence vote within days, says judge

Jeremiah Manele must recall parliament within three days, the Chief Justice rules, and failure to act could trigger an intervention by the Governor-General.

RNZ PacificTue, 14 Apr

Local Democracy Reporting

Tāmaki Makaurau promised growth but Pacific leaders warn City Deal lacks action

Big plans for jobs and housing but no money, no timelines, and little change yet for Māori and Pacific communities.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataSat, 11 Apr

Pacific Region •

Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands power struggle intensifies as High Court fast-tracks constitutional challenge

A legal bid to force Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to call Parliament is being accelerated, with the Chief Justice telling local media the case is of “public importance”.

Christine RovoiTue, 31 Mar

Politics •

Niue

Niue heads to the polls as leadership changes and challenges loom

Prime Minister Dalton Tagelagi signals a potential final term while Speaker Hima Ikimotu Douglas confirms departure ahead of the 2 May election.

Renate RiversMon, 30 Mar

Pacific Region •

Solomon Islands

Power struggle deepens in Solomon Islands as PM Manele refuses to convene parliament

With the opposition claiming majority support after mass defections, pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to test his leadership on the floor of parliament.

PMN NewsMon, 23 Mar

Politics •

Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands on the brink: PM refuses to convene parliament amid political crisis

Jeremiah Manele faces mass defection and no-confidence vote as a coalition of opposition, independents, and People First MPs break ranks amid a mounting political crisis.

Margot Staunton, Senior Journalist, RNZ Thu, 19 Mar

Politics

Pacific Peoples Minister Shane Reti to step down at next general election

The National MP says serving Pasifika and people of Whangārei has been a “great privilege” as he confirms he will retire from Parliament after 12 years.

PMN NewsTue, 10 Mar

Tonga Election 2025 •

Tonga

2025 general elections: Tongatapu 6 sends Tonga's only woman MP to new Parliament

Fane Fotu Fituafe has claimed her seat with 978 votes, defeating Dulcie Tei with 835 votes.

'Alakihihifo Vailala in Nuku'alofaFri, 21 Nov

Pacific Region •

Nauru

Secretive visit by Nauru leader raises questions over Australia's Pacific deal - media reports

David Adeang met senior ministers in an unannounced visit to Canberra, sparking an inquiry about transparency and the Pacific nation’s role in Australia’s detention policy.

Christine RovoiWed, 12 Nov

Opinion •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Will’s Word: Minding dress codes won’t fix the cost of living crisis

As the Beehive fusses over fashion, Pacific Mornings’ host William Terite reminds us the real priorities are clear: fair pay, housing, healthcare and education.

William TeriteFri, 17 Oct

Tala Fou Keep up to date

Facebook

Twitter