Politics • IsraelPacific support for Israel runs deep, says expert, as Forum move divides WellingtonLabour says Luxon has questions to answer, while ACT offers Israel a “warm Pacific welcome”.Thomas Tarurongo WynneThu, 22 Oct
PoliticsIsrael’s Pacific Forum breakthrough triggers political backlash in NZLabour demands answers from Christopher Luxon over Israel securing new PIF partner status ahead of next year's summit in New Zealand.Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalistWed, 21 Oct
Politics • NiueNiue govt looks to bring home skills of students studying in AotearoaSinahemana Hekau is using her first ministerial visit to strengthen health services and build links with education, community and humanitarian partners.PMN NewsWed, 14 Oct
Politics‘Being gay was wrong but being fakaleiti wasn't’: Survivor on conversion practices Filipo Katavake-McGrath says the religious rituals he experienced as a child failed to recognise his Pacific identity as debate over New Zealand’s conversion practices law returns. Khalia StrongTue, 13 Oct
PoliticsWorld Vision warns children will pay for aid cuts beyond the PacificNational and ACT promise to protect aid in the Pacific while cutting billions from overseas aid elsewhere, drawing criticism from NZ First.Thomas Tarurongo WynneMon, 12 Oct
Politics • French Polynesia TahitiFrench Polynesia puts three-step UN pathway to France assembly over decolonisationPresident Moetai Brotherson says the people of French Polynesia must be able to freely decide their political future as Paris maintains its opposition to a United Nations role.PMN NewsThu, 08 Oct
Politics • French Polynesia TahitiFrench Polynesia's Assembly backs UN mission to TahitiThe 54-3 vote brings pro-independence and pro-autonomy groups together but they remain divided over the territory's political future.Christine RovoiTue, 29 Sep
Politics • SāmoaACT open to trial of visa-free travel for Sāmoa, Seymour saysThe ACT Party leader says access could be tested for a year and cancelled if people breach the conditions.PMN NewsFri, 25 Sep
Politics • Cook IslandsUS ambassador rejects military base claims over Penrhyn wharfJared Novelly says Washington is not discussing a military base at Tongareva amid calls for the long-awaited wharf to create opportunities for locals.PMN NewsFri, 25 Sep
Politics • GuamGuam pushes US to fund infrastructure strained by military buildup in territoryA delegation has presented US federal officials with data showing the pressure on hospitals, utilities, housing and other services as Washington expands US military presence in the Pacific nation.Christine RovoiThu, 24 Sep
