Pacific Region • Cook IslandsCook Islands govt urged to act as New Zealand funding freeze drags onOpposition leader Tina Browne says the government must now deliver a clear plan to restore funding and rebuild trust.Talaia Mika, Cook Islands NewsThu, 26 Mar
Law & Order • FijiFiji anti-corruption cases turn on one question: Who has the power to prosecute?Three high-profile cases involving senior political and legal figures are now tied to a single legal fight: the authority of Fiji’s anti-corruption body, raising wider questions about trust, timing, and power.Christine RovoiMon, 23 Mar
Opinion • Cook IslandsA fresh start: Cook Islands and New Zealand rebuild trustAfter more than a year of strained ties, leaders from both nations meet again and the focus now is people, partnership, and a shared Pacific future.William Numanga, Political AnalystFri, 20 Mar
EnvironmentProtesters target Luxon office over proposed US minerals agreement as Pacific concerns growActivists and leaders in the region warn Aotearoa risks environmental harm and deeper military ties as talks continue over supplying “critical minerals” to the United States.PMN NewsThu, 19 Mar
Pacific RegionAotearoa vs Australia: Do Pacific travellers face same visa hurdles?While New Zealand debates visa-free travel for Pacific visitors, many wonder whether Australia makes it any easier to visit.Christine RovoiThu, 19 Mar
Pacific Region • FijiCharlie Charters: 'I still love this country' but Fiji's anti-corruption fight is far from overOut on bail and speaking openly from Australia, the British-Fijian national reflects on his long connection to Fiji, the role of its anti‑corruption agency, and why most commentators are reporting from abroad.Christine RovoiWed, 18 Mar
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands foreign minister quits and moves to topple PMPeter Shanel Agovaka says he’s been asked to lead a new government as MPs push for a no-confidence vote against Jeremiah Manele.Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalistTue, 17 Mar
Pacific Region • Cook IslandsHelen Clark: The Cook Islands-New Zealand standoff 'concerning but not beyond repair'The former New Zealand Prime Minister urges dialogue after China deal strains ties, warning the rift is already costing the Cook Islands up to NZ$30 million a year.Melina Etches, Cook Islands NewsTue, 17 Mar
Opinion • FijiFiji Prime Minister's appeal keeps anti-corruption case aliveThe move keeps a political storm alive and puts the spotlight on leadership, accountability, and the rule of law, writes PMN senior journalist Christine Rovoi.Christine RovoiFri, 13 Mar
OpinionWill's Word: A thought on the Pacific Peoples Minister’s retirementWith Shane Reti retiring from politics, who will hold the Pacifc Peoples Minister portfolio if the coaltion gets back in after the election?William TeriteWed, 11 Mar
