Stories by Teuila Fuatai

The updated "sponsorship agreement" was announced in a press release from The Metals Company.

New research from the Lowy Institute shows the world's poorest countries will make record high debt repayments to China this year.

"This award is not only mine. It belongs to the family. It belongs to the village. And my colleagues have been amazing too. It's for us all."

Community leaders say a funding injection for Pacific wardens could pave the way for a national structure similar to the Māori wardens model.

The Metals Company, which has been supported by Nauru and Tonga, has confirmed it won't apply for a mining licence through the International Seabed Authority. Audio

New Zealand is on alert for measles after a case was identified in Auckland over the weekend. Audio

A political scientist believes younger politicians in Solomon Islands politics could lead to greater stability for the country's government. Audio

Anti-deep sea mining advocates warn Trump's fast-track order circumvents long-standing international sea laws by providing an alternative path to mine the seabed.

New research on the Solomon Islands' 2024 election process shows systemic issues affecting voter trust and rights persist.

But the Fijian government has dismissed claims of supply problems, labelling them as "misinformation".