Pacific Region • Cook IslandsCook Islands Unity Party leader says talks with New Zealand could wait until after election Te Ariki Heather says rebuilding ties with Aotearoa, cutting living costs and boosting local food production will be priorities if his party wins the 12 August vote. Elenoa TuragaiviuThu, 02 Jul
Pacific RegionPacific at risk as global aid falls to lowest level in a decade - reportSmall Island Developing States are facing steep aid cuts as global development funding drops sharply and a US-led push shifts focus from grants to trade.Christine RovoiThu, 02 Jul
Election • New CaledoniaElection deadlock grows as power split leaves independence future in the balanceCoalition talks are now set to decide New Caledonia’s political future, analysts say.Christine RovoiThu, 02 Jul
Pacific RegionNew Zealand warns Pacific missing out as tuna fleets avoid access fees on the high seasOceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says the region can earn more from the world's richest tuna fishery but fleets operating beyond national waters continue to deny the islands valuable income.Christine RovoiThu, 02 Jul
Law & Order • Kiribati • FijiCourt filings deepen Banaba mining dispute as trust fund questions growThe documents reveal conflicting positions from community groups, the Rabi Administration and Fiji Prime Minister's Office over the proposed project and the management of the Banaban Trust Fund.Christine RovoiTue, 30 Jun
OpinionMy Perspective: NZ can't afford to make parenting unaffordableAn extra $22 a week helps, but if children cost too much, New Zealand’s future will pay the price, writes Pacific Mornings' guest host Khalia Strong.Khalia StrongFri, 19 Jun
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands PM floats idea of Pacific-wide security pactMatthew Wale's proposal comes as Pacific leaders explore a more coordinated approach to shared regional challenges.PMN NewsThu, 18 Jun
OpinionWill's Word: Why this Gen Z voter is taking Opportunity seriouslyOnce written off as a policy-heavy party, William Terite says Opportunity is finally cutting through.William TeriteThu, 18 Jun
OpinionWill’s Word: So what's happening to Ministry for Pacific Peoples?Pacific Mornings Host William Terite asks why there hasn't been a straight answer over MPP's futureWilliam TeriteWed, 17 Jun
Pacific Region • New Caledonia • FrancePolling cutback sparks anger as New Caledonia heads into tense voteConcerns have been raised about access to the ballot as critics warn it's now harder for some people to vote in the delayed provincial elections.Christine RovoiTue, 16 Jun
