Politics • Bougainville, Papua New GuineaBougainville dispute deepens as PNG govt defends 89-vote rule for independence decisionA row over how Bougainville’s referendum results will be handled has escalated after Speaker Simon Pentanu challenged a parliamentary process in Papua New Guinea.Christine RovoiFri, 12 Jun
Law & Order • TongaTonga Election Scandal: third cabinet minister found guilty of briberyThe government is under pressure as Dr Taniela Fusimalohi is convicted of election bribery amid possible byelections and a wider cabinet shakeup.Christine RovoiWed, 10 Jun
ElectionGreen candidate Michel Mulipola takes aim at Labour in MāngereThe Sāmoan artist and activist says Labour has become complacent in one of its safest Pacific seats as the Greens push for South Auckland voters.PMN NewsTue, 09 Jun
PoliticsPoll puts Opportunity party in Parliament territory as candidate eyes Pacific votersSāmoan former public servant and Opportunity candidate Romeo Tevaga says the party can offer Pacific families practical policies without being tied to old left-right politics. PMN NewsThu, 04 Jun
PoliticsBudget pressure felt by Pacific, Māori families as health groups warn of ‘missed opportunity’Health and community leaders warn the Government is investing too late while communities continue to struggle with housing, healthcare, and food insecurity.Christine RovoiFri, 29 May
Politics'Budget for the greedy, not the needy': Pacific leaders clash over who wins in Budget 2026A heated panel on Pacific Mornings and fresh statements have exposed deep divisions over jobs, hardship, defence spending and the future of Pacific communities in Aotearoa.Christine RovoiFri, 29 May
Politics • New CaledoniaFrance expands New Caledonia voter rolls ahead of June electionsThe delayed move by the National Assembly in Paris has been welcomed by some but criticised by others who warn it risks deepening political tensions.PMN NewsMon, 25 May
PoliticsBill to define ‘man’ and ‘woman’ in Aotearoa moves forward amid strong Pacific concernsThe Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament but critics warn it could harm transgender and non-binary communities.Christine RovoiThu, 21 May
Pacific Region • NiueNiue names Cabinet after tight election, maintains gender balanced governmentPrime Minister Dalton Tagelagi's four-member Cabinet continues the country’s gender-balanced executive and turns focus to cost of living, services, and infrastructure pressures.Christine RovoiWed, 20 May
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsWale's new govt takes shape amid shifting political loyalties in the Solomon IslandsSenior posts have been handed to experienced figures after a tense period in parliament marked by defections and a tight leadership contest as focus turns to how they will govern and hold the numbers.Christine RovoiMon, 18 May
