Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: Labour’s capital gains tax could be the shakeup we needForget the doomsday talk, Labour’s capital gains tax isn’t the economy-killer critics claim. It’s about fairness, not fear, and the Coalition knows it.William TeriteThu, 30 Oct
Pacific Region • Northern Mariana IslandsPacific nations renew call for human rights agencies to confront nuclear testing legacyDecades after nuclear tests, the region is calling for independent bodies to protect health, environment, and community rights - shifting the focus from history to action.PMN NewsWed, 29 Oct
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandNZ warns Pacific sovereignty at risk in deep sea resource raceDefence Minister Judith Collins says small Pacific nations are being pulled into a global scramble for seabed minerals and maritime power.Christine RovoiWed, 29 Oct
Politics • Aotearoa New ZealandLabour says Capital Gains tax proposal will ease health costs for Pacific familiesBut National and ACT say Labour’s plan to fund free GP visits through a capital gains tax doesn’t stack up and will hurt investment.Samson SamasoniWed, 29 Oct
Law & Order • FijiAfter two deputy PMs charged, Fiji scrutinised over political motives, corruption case timingFiji’s anti-corruption agency is under pressure after it reversed an earlier decision not to prosecute Biman Prasad, raising fresh questions about the independence of the country’s watchdog institutions.Christine RovoiTue, 28 Oct
Pacific Region • West Papua'Real Action': Pacific voices growing louder over West Papua's escalating crisisFor Pasifika, the conflict in West Papua is no longer a distant neighbour’s affair - it is a family issue, a regional humanitarian challenge, and a test of the ‘Blue Pacific’ solidarity.Christine RovoiFri, 24 Oct
Law & Order • FijiFormer Fiji PM Frank Bainimarama gets a suspended sentence as election fallout loomsThe ex-Prime Minister was handed a 12-month suspended sentence for abusing his power - a conviction that now prevents him from contesting the next election.Christine RovoiWed, 22 Oct
Pacific Region • FijiFiji’s Deputy Prime Minister steps down over perjury, false information chargesPrime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will temporarily assume his ministerial duties as Manoa Kamikamica returns to face court.Christine RovoiWed, 22 Oct
Pacific Region • Vanuatu • China • Papua New Guinea • Solomon IslandsChina and Vanuatu to strengthen ties with police agreementBeijing is set to improve its presence in the Pacific following a donation of law enforcement equipment valued at over NZ$700,000.Christine RovoiTue, 23 Sep
Pacific Region • Papua New GuineaBougainville elections: Candidates call for halt to vote counting amid concerns over fairnessTheir demand coincides with the Electoral Commission extending the deadline for final results to 6 October after logistical delays.Christine RovoiMon, 22 Sep
