Stories by Lydia Lewis

However, Biman Prasad says the government is taking steps to retain Fijian teachers as the education system faces a teacher shortage problem. Audio

The eight-year-old explosives detector has been sniffing out crime in the region as part of New Zealand Police Pacific Detector Dog Programme.

Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa says the geopolitical landscape in the Pacific "is becoming very contested".

Biman Prasad has been accused of meeting with the regional university's "divisive" vice-chancellor at his home, raising concerns about a "conflict of interest".

The president of the government of New Caledonia says that "meddling in our domestic political affairs" is not welcome. Audio

Stuck in a state of disbelief for months, journalist Coralie Cochin was one of many media personnel who inadvertently put their lives on the line as New Caledonia burned.

Samoa's Ministry of Works, Transport, and Infrastructure CEO also says there are ongoing discussions about compensation. Audio

A Solomon Islands foreign affairs official says the "Pacific needs predictability in all our cooperation with everyone" amid geostrategic shifts. Audio

Popo, Uto, Sonic and Shadow, Tokelau's turtle team, have made a dash into the big blue Pacific Ocean, leaving behind their young carers.

This is according to a rapid assessment expedition led by Conservation International with New Zealand Geographic. Audio

President Surangel Whipps Jr fully supports a Australia-led Pacific United Nations climate change conference (COP31) next year.

The initial reaction from Tokelauans to President Donald Trump's tariffs of surprise and laughter has turned to sadness.

A Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson has confirmed New Zealand is not cutting its assistance to Kiribati.

Kiribati legislators unanimously passed a first-of-its-kind Data Protection Bill during its first reading in parliament on Tuesday.

A Tokelau statistician says it needs data to measure cost of living impacts amid "global economic and also regional economic crisis".

Fakaofo's Esera Fofō Tuisano takes on the Ulu-o-Tokelau, or Head of Government, for the second time. Audio

Baron Waqa says Pacific Islands Forum member countries must work together and identify "other alternatives for cooperation" amid the United States' freeze on development assistance. Audio

Tokelau is a non-self-governing territory of New Zealand and will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its relationship with New Zealand next year. Audio

The Micronesian nation experienced 67 known atmospheric nuclear tests between 1946 and 1958, resulting in an ongoing legacy of death, illness, and contamination. Audio

Meet 'Popo' and 'Uto'- two turtles being looked after by five-year-old Pesi in Tokelau

Foreign Minister Winston Peters wants to 'reset' New Zealand's relationship with Cook Islands.

法律专家表示，太平洋国家确实有独立主权，但应避免成为大国博弈的筹码。

The former prime minister maintains that Cook Islands should have consulted Wellington before signing a "partnership" deal with China.

Véronique Roger-Lacan says part of the pro-independence group agrees unfreezing the electoral list "is the way to go", and it will be on the French Overseas Minister's agenda in Nouméa next week.

The head of Nauru's citizenship by investment scheme hopes the initiative will bring in tens of millions of dollars for the island this year.