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New Caledonia

Pacific leaders watch closely as France-New Caledonia deal divides independence groups

A new political agreement in New Caledonia aims to bring stability, but the main independence coalition has rejected it, raising concerns across the Pacific about self-determination and regional stability.

Christine RovoiSun, 25 Jan

Politics •

Fiji •

Tonga •

Tuvalu •

United States

US visa crackdown leaves Pacific families in limbo, experts warn

The travel restrictions affecting island nations are raising fears about family separation, migration pathways, and long-standing regional ties.

Christine RovoiTue, 20 Jan

Politics

AUKUS on the rocks? Delays to Australia's submarines are raising concerns in the Pacific

From Canberra to Suva and Honiara, doubts are growing that the landmark security pact with the United States and United Kingdom will ever deliver the nuclear subs Australia was promised.

Christine RovoiMon, 19 Jan

Pacific Region •

Solomon Islands •

Fiji •

Vanuatu •

Papua New Guinea

Pacific Warned: Global powers will act if island nations remain weak

Advocates say recent US military action in Venezuela is a warning for the Pacific: strengthen governance and reduce reliance on foreign powers.

Christine RovoiThu, 08 Jan

Pacific Region •

Tonga

Tonga’s new Cabinet focuses on climate change, economy, health and governance

Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua has unveiled an 11-member executive tasked with tackling the kingdom’s pressing challenges, including disaster management and public service delivery.

PMN NewsMon, 05 Jan

Pacific Region •

New Caledonia •

France

Tribunal finds France responsible for security failures in deadly New Caledonia riots

The French government failed to provide adequate security during the May 2024 unrest, and has been ordered to pay more than NZ$76.74 million in compensation.

Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Correspondent French Pacific DeskFri, 12 Dec

Opinion •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Will’s Word: Willis vs Richardson, the economic showdown we didn’t see coming

The Taxpayers’ Union has taken aim at Finance Minister Nicola Willis, but instead of brushing it off, she’s challenged former finance chief Ruth Richardson to a debate.

William TeriteWed, 10 Dec

Pacific Region

Pacific communities gain eyes on the ocean as new map monitors military movements

The island nations get unprecedented visibility over military activity in Micronesia, empowering local communities to track foreign activity and play a stronger role in regional security.

PMN NewsFri, 28 Nov

Opinion •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Will’s Word: The Labour Party is on the rise once again ahead of AGM

Labour gathers in Auckland this weekend for their Annual General Meeting, with the party finally starting to show direction.

William TeriteFri, 28 Nov

Pacific Region •

Fiji

Fiji military apologises to chiefs and pledges 'civilian supremacy'

The formal traditional apology (matanigasau) was offered by the army commander for their role in past political turmoil.

RNZ PacificThu, 27 Nov

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