New Zealand Pacific
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:47:59 +1200Sacked Solomon Islands Finance Minister says Cabinet revolt is imminent
Recently sacked Solomon Islands Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo says further resignations from Cabinet are coming.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:14:12 +1200Should outside nations be allowed at the Pacific Forum summit?
Solomon Islands has asked Pacific Islands Forum members to consider separating external dialogue partners from the annual leaders' meeting.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:24:55 +1200Melanesian countries to review Indonesia's status at MSG if no action on West Papua visit
Melanesian countries are pushing Indonesia to facilitate a long-requested visit to West Papua by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:57:05 +1200Penrhyn port upgrade raises transparency and environmental concerns in the Cook Islands
While a US-New Zealand-funded port upgrade in the Cook Islands is being welcomed as a vital infrastructure project, a landowner and an environmental group are raising transparency concerns.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:37:17 +1200Highly respected NZ diplomat Neil Walter mourned by Tokelau community
The Tokelau community is mourning Neil Walter, a New Zealand career diplomat, who served multiple times as the administrator to Tokelau.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:01:32 +1200US unveils more than $150 million deal in Pacific investments and assistance
The State Department says the Trump Administration is reorienting Pacific relationships towards "championing US enterprise and investments", mirroring its approach to much of the developing world.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:57:52 +1200Pacific chiefs to attend Māori Queen's second koroneihana
Pacific chiefs from across Polynesia, Micronesia and Melanesia will gather at Tūrangawaewae Marae for Māori Queen Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po's second koroneihana.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:31:12 +1200Solomon Islands PM sacks minister, accuses rivals of opportunism as no-confidence vote looms
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has come out swinging against a motion of no confidence against him and the MPs backing the leadership challenge.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:50:33 +1200Who is responsible? Glaring lack of clarity over Fiji operation to remove street dwellers
Despite reports that efforts to remove street dwellers were a collaboration between Fiji's police and government, there remains a disconnect over who is responsible for what.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:47:36 +1200Vanuatu tries to take island dispute with France to UN's top court
Vanuatu is trying to bring a decades-old dispute with France over two uninhabited islands before the International Court of Justice, the United Nations' top court said on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:29:04 +1200Disability bill passes, but support for carers remains unclear, Pacific provider says
The New Zealand Parliament passed the government's Disability Support Services Bill at its third reading on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:57:52 +1200US expected to announce major fuel security deal at Pacific Islands Forum
The United States is set to announce a fuel security deal worth US$60 million for the Pacific region, RNZ Pacific understands.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:13:18 +1200The Pacific Islands Forum contains so much flexing, it's a geopolitical workout
"If you’re hosting a party with 18 very important people coming and 1/3 don’t turn up, you’ve got to be concerned."
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:54 +1200Vanuatu women chase Los Angeles Olympics qualification in China
The Vanuatu pair of Sherysyn Toko and Majabelle Lawac are set to compete at the 2026 AVC BV Continental Championships in Shangluo city this week.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:41:19 +1200US pushes critical minerals agenda in Cook Islands with new Penrhyn port
The United States and New Zealand will co-fund a new "lifeline" port with the Cook Islands on Penrhyn atoll - a former US military base.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:03:09 +1200Winston Peters blasts Solomon Islands cabinet ministers for moving against PM Wale
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters condemned the Solomon Islands cabinet ministers, noting Pacific leaders in Palau were saddened by the situation.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:20:12 +1200Missing leaders won't derail Pacific Islands Forum outcomes, secretariat says
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, the region's premier policy organisation, is confident the annual leaders' summit will deliver despite leader absences in Palau.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:57:49 +1200Solomon Islands 'dangles over the edge of political instability' as three ministers quit
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale's GREAT coalition government appears headed for a major test after three of his most senior ministers formally quit on Monday.