Summer • Fiji • Niue • Sāmoa • Tonga • Rotuma • Kiribati • Cook Islands • TuvaluNZ-Pacific Xmas, according to AIAs part of our Summer Series, PMN News asks AI image generators to capture the spirit of Pacific family Christmas celebrations in Aotearoa - from tree decorating to the feasts.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 24 Dec
opinion • Tuvalu • KiribatiSuperpower rivalry makes Pacific aid a bargaining chip - expertSione Tekiteki, a senior law lecturer at Auckland University of Technology, says vulnerable island nations are still losing out.Sione TekitekiMon, 23 Dec
Pacific Region • KiribatiKiribati judicial crisis: The President vs the High Court JudgeDavid Lambourne, whose deportation sparked a legal conflict in the Pacific island nation, is challenging the government of Taneti Maamau.Christine RovoiMon, 09 Dec
Law & Order • Tokelau • Tuvalu • Kiribati • Cook Islands • Fiji • Niue • Sāmoa • TongaPacific police taking decisive action to eliminate cyber threatsIn today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cyber security has become a paramount concern for governments and organisations, an expert says.Susnation SetaMon, 02 Dec
Health • Tuvalu • Vanuatu • Solomon Islands • Cook Islands • Fiji • Niue • Tonga • Sāmoa • KiribatiHealth leaders set sights on universal coverageOfficials from across the Pacific and Asia have endorsed action plans on digital and financing health.Christine RovoiTue, 05 Nov
Pacific Region • Kiribati'Lack of transparency': Kiribati opposition leader wary of govt's dealings with ChinaTessie Lambourne says President-elect Taneti Maamau must come clean about his future plans for Kiribati with Beijing.Christine RovoiMon, 04 Nov
Opinion • KiribatiWill Kiribati's close ties to China come at a cost? Pacific Mornings' host William Terite says the re-election of Taneti Maamau as President of Kiribati could impact it's relations with Western countries - given his pro-China stance.William TeriteTue, 29 Oct
Pacific Region • KiribatiKiribati elects pro-China President for a third termTaneti Maamau, who led Kiribati to build closer ties with Beijing in recent years, has won the popular vote.Christine RovoiTue, 29 Oct
Business • Tuvalu • Solomon Islands • Kiribati • Vanuatu • Tonga • Fiji • SāmoaPacific economy: Growth slowing as post-pandemic rebound fadesThe World Bank this week launched its latest Pacific Economic Update - its first post-pandemic report for the region.Christine RovoiFri, 18 Oct
Pacific Region • KiribatiKiribati MP wants voice heard too as popular vote nearsParliament is gearing up for the presidential election when members will choose the country's next leader.Christine RovoiFri, 27 Sep