PoliticsActivist slams Pacific’s “dreadful response” to Palestine amid rapidly growing Israel tiesJohn Minto says the Pacific region is failing Palestine and should be “deeply ashamed.”'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 22 Aug
PoliticsWinston Peters says China “too clever by half” in PIF rowThe Foreign Affairs Minister criticises China’s denial of any interference in the Pacific Islands Forum.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 21 Aug
Politics • SāmoaSāmoa 2025 general elections: A key vote for FAST, HRPP and the rise of Fiamē's SUPIn the final of a two-part series, PMN News Senior Reporter Renate Rivers explains who the key players are and why this election matters.Renate RiversWed, 20 Aug
PoliticsInterest rate cuts offer relief for families, but economists warn of inflation risks aheadFinance Minister Nicola Willis has welcomed the Official Cash Rate (OCR) cut as a boost for families, though economists warn there are risks involved.'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 20 Aug
PoliticsPacific families risk being left out of housing reforms - academicDr Karamia Müller warns costs may push out small enterprises, worsening the Pacific housing crisis.'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 20 Aug
Politics • China • Solomon Islands • TongaChina rejects claims of Pacific Islands Forum interference amid Solomons’ partner banThe Chinese Embassy in Tonga says allegations of Forum interference are unfounded, after the Solomons barred all dialogue partners, including Taiwan, from next month’s Pacific Islands Forum.'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 20 Aug
Politics • SāmoaAll you need to know about the Sāmoa 2025 general electionsIn the first of a two-part series, PMN News Senior Reporter Renate Rivers explains who the key players are, the issues, and voting process of this election.Renate RiversTue, 19 Aug
PoliticsDavid Seymour backs NZ’s bid to host PIF Leaders Meeting, urges regional commitmentThe Deputy Prime Minister says hosting the PIF Leaders Meeting in 2027 is vital for New Zealand's continued engagement in the regional discussions.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 19 Aug
Politics • TuvaluNZ raises alarm as Tuvalu considers PIF boycott over Solomons’ exclusion of partnersWith the future of regional unity at stake, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon calls for all participants to uphold their commitments to the Pacific Islands Forum.'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 18 Aug
PoliticsNZ bids to host Pacific Islands Forum amid tensions over exclusion of dialogue partnersForeign Affairs Minister Vaovasamanaia Winston Peters says the Solomon Islands' move to block dialogue partners risks sending the wrong message at a time when Pacific nations need urgent support.'Alakihihifo VailalaSat, 16 Aug