Election • Cook IslandsMark Brown set for Cook Islands majority after election winThe Cook Islands Party has secured a fifth term and could command 19 of Parliament’s 24 seats, giving the Prime Minister a powerful mandate.Christine RovoiThu, 27 Aug
Election • Cook IslandsCook Islands Election: Four seats remain in final count showdownTwelve seats have been confirmed after the final count, with Rakahanga, Pukapuka-Nassau, Ngatangiia and Matavera still to be decided.Rashneel Kumar, Cook Islands NewsWed, 26 Aug
Politics • SāmoaSāmoa government moves to separate central bank governor from board chair roleA Bill before Parliament would remove the governor as chair of the Central Bank of Sāmoa while keeping her six-year term and adding safeguards around monetary policy, dismissal and the bank’s budget.Renate RiversWed, 19 Aug
Pacific Region • Bougainville, Papua New GuineaBougainville tells PNG: Independence vote cannot be ignoredThe call by Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama comes as both governments prepare to bring the vote before Papua New Guinea's parliament.Christine RovoiThu, 06 Aug
OpinionMy Perspective: A missed opportunity?Under MMP, closing coalition doors early could prove a costly political gamble, writes Khalia Strong.Khalia StrongWed, 29 Jul
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
