political news

Pacific Region •

Cook Islands

Cook Islands Chamber concerned over crypto bill's economic risks

It warns that the draft Cryptocurrency (Ransomware Suppression) Bill 2025 could disrupt banking, trade, and tourism while tackling cybercrime.

Losirene Dasalusalu and Talaia Mika, Cook Islands NewsMon, 24 Nov

Opinion

Will’s Word: Te Pāti Māori needs fresh leadership and Maipi-Clarke just proved why

After months of infighting, Maipi-Clarke’s clarity, humility and distance from the drama offer the party a real chance to reset.

William TeriteFri, 21 Nov

Politics •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Opportunity Party’s new leader pitches a major tax reset to support Pacific families

Aucklander Qiulae Wong says their revamped tax reset will help Pacific families facing high housing costs and low home ownership.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 20 Nov

Pacific Region •

Vanuatu •

Fiji •

Sāmoa •

Solomon Islands

Pacific nations push to modernise colonial-era laws before political change erases progress

Across the Pacific, communities are calling for outdated laws, covering land, mining, and resources, to be updated.

Christine RovoiTue, 18 Nov

Pacific Region •

Cook Islands

Seabed mining firm backs Cook Islands' five-year seabed exploration extension

Moana Minerals backs Rarotonga's decision to extend the operation for another five years, saying more time is needed for environmental baseline studies before any mining permit can be considered.

Rashneel Kumar, Cook Islands NewsTue, 18 Nov

Pacific Region •

China •

Australia •

Fiji •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Pacific nations tighten maritime security as China signals greater presence in the region

Increased patrols and working more closely with partners like New Zealand and Australia to protect their fisheries are key for the region, as new Chinese coast guard activity raises concern.

Christine RovoiMon, 17 Nov