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Tongan economic activity rebounds, significant uncertainties remain
The Pacific island nation's economy is performing strongly but faces growing headwinds.
Social media utilised by Pacific Islands Forum to connect with youth
A young Kiwi is helping to show off the PIF via Facebook stories and videos.
Island nations send special envoys to engage Indonesia on West Papua
The Melanesian Spearhead Group appoints special envoys to "address the West Papua issue".
Pacific Games 2023: Niue's flagbearer has Solomon link
Ramsi Edwards is proud to represent the Solomon Islands at the 2023 Pacific Games.
‘Reunited and refocused’: Baron Waqa arrives at Pacific Islands Forum ready to lead
The controversial former Nauru president expected to become the next secretary-general.
Pacific security: Whose strategy is it anyway?
The Pacific Islands Forum is an opportunity to address this widening gap in development.
'A huge step backwards’: National to restore $5 prescription fees
Paying for prescriptions will affect rural families most, say Māori pharmacists.
Don't 'suck up' all the oxygen: Superpowers warned at Pacific forum
Pacific leaders are starting to arrive in Rarotonga for the annual meeting.
Faith Vui becomes the first Samoan to win NZ Women’s Amateur Championship
Keeping the Faith for Vui who wins 36-hole golf final.
Pasifika community in for 'rough ride' under new Government
Act has said it wants to get rid of the Ministry for Pacific Peoples.
Chef Michael Meredith: How selling pancakes in Apia turned into a career in food
"That’s probably one of my first ever food memories."
What to expect from Pacific region’s big political meeting in Rarotonga
Leaders remain divided over several key issues heading into next week's meeting.
Incoming Govt looks unlikely to have any Pasifika MPs
National's Angee Nicholas was set to be the sole Pacific MP in Government.
'A Pacific academy would be game-changing for the region’
A science academy in the Pacific would help unite Pasifika scholars with unique knowledge.
Charities better than government at supporting people, report finds
The report makes it clear the Government 'is not good at dealing with those people'.
Drought declared for Tonga’s main island, unlikely to ease anytime soon
Warnings and alerts for other islands have also been applied.
Christopher Luxon won't attend Pacific Islands Forum
Carmel Sepuloni and Gerry Brownlee will go in his place.
Trusts charitable model focuses on inequity in West Auckland
The West Auckland Trusts adopt a new strategy to support rangatahi.
Climate adaptation projects sometimes exacerbate the problems they try to solve – a new tool hopes to correct that
Adapting to climate change is leaving some communities worse off.
Three people killed in Vanuatu during devastating Tropical Cyclone Lola
Residents in Vanuatu are picking up the pieces after Tropical Cyclone Lola.
Vanuatu Prime Minister surveys cyclone damage from the air
More than 10,000 households have been affected by Cyclone Lola.
Vanuatu bracing for TC Lola: 'We're praying the cyclone will turn'
A Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson said officials are monitoring Lola.
Funding boost for indigenous start-ups
Four start-up organisations have received funding to support indigenous stories.
Opinion: Let us embrace pay transparency and the Pasifika leadership
In New Zealand, the ethnic pay gap is a reality we must confront.
'I questioned whether it was acceptable to identify as Niuean'
What is it like to connect with a place you have never been to?
Pacific women face most discrimination in legal profession, survey finds
48 per cent of respondents put employment discrimination down to their gender.
Niwa warns of strong cyclones coming to Pacific
The weather agency expects nine to 14 cyclones this season.
10 things every traveller should know before visiting Niue
Why you must take cash and book your hotel well in advance.
'There are no formal immigration pathways...to migrate here for climate reasons'
More people living on low-lying islands are moving to NZ because of the climate crisis.
Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano ash still causing power outages
Tongatapu is experiencing disruption from Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai over a year on.
A ‘No’ vote would be a setback for Australia’s relations with the Pacific - academic
Some Pacific leaders have voiced a keen interest in the outcome of the vote.
Tongan Government organises aircraft to evacuate Kiwi-Tongan church group
Kiwi-Tongan church members praise Tongan officials for helping get them out of Israel.
Nurse claimed Covid vaccine changes DNA so people are not '100 per cent human'
She has now been suspended for spreading Covid-19 misinformation.