Politics • Solomon IslandsPeters welcomes new Solomons PM as New Zealand looks set to strengthen Pacific tiesForeign Minister Winston Peters says face-to-face relationships remain vital in the Pacific during Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale's first official visit to Aotearoa.Christine RovoiTue, 09 Jun
Politics • SāmoaSāmoa returns to borrowing as debt falls and lenders open doorsSāmoa is borrowing again after years of debt reduction, with the government saying its stronger fiscal position has unlocked concessional loans.Renate RiversTue, 09 Jun
Politics • Aotearoa New ZealandPacific media fills gap mainstream outlets cannot - political commentatorAs NZ’s media landscape faces political pressure and changing audience habits, Richard Pamamatau says Pacific media remains vital because it speaks directly to communities it serves.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 09 Jun
PoliticsElection 2026: ACT candidate targets Pacific voters in South Auckland raceHenrietta Devoe says voters in one of Labour’s safest seats should rethink traditional political loyalties, adding that her party offers practical answers to cost-of-living pressures. Khalia StrongTue, 09 Jun
Politics • Solomon Islands‘If there is a shadow of doubt, you are out’: PM Wale issues hardline corruption warningSolomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has delivered a blunt warning to officials back home and urged diaspora leaders in New Zealand to help rebuild the Pacific nation.Christine RovoiMon, 08 Jun
PoliticsNZ First’s Elliot Ikilei courts Pacific voters as parties vie for growing political influence The former New Conservatives leader seeks to win Pacific support for New Zealand First and is calling on Pacific voters to reconsider long-held political loyalties ahead of the November general election.Khalia StrongMon, 08 Jun
PoliticsPacific Islands caught in growing security focus as Christopher Luxon meets Australia's PMDefence, China and Solomon Islands relations are expected to feature prominently as New Zealand and Australia deepen cooperation in an increasingly contested Indo-Pacific region.Christine RovoiFri, 05 Jun
Politics • Solomon Islands • ChinaSolomon Islands PM says he removed officials to access secret China dealMatthew Wale says he was denied access to Solomon Islands' controversial security agreement with China until days before his visit to Australia as his government signals a major foreign policy reset.Christine RovoiThu, 04 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
Politics • Solomon Islands • AustraliaSolomon Islands PM secures $35m Australia funding, resets strained ties in power shiftMatthew Wale held talks on a new bilateral treaty with Canberra and secured emergency funding as Pacific leaders step up negotiations on aid, security, and sovereignty amid rising global pressure.PMN NewsThu, 04 Jun
