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Ex-Fiji PM Bainimarama 'will be a prisoner' - 'This is his end', academic says
A string of charges against former Fiji prime minister Frank Bainimarama means the end of the former military strongman's political career is imminent, a Fijian academic says. Audio
Women's group 'very happy' Rabuka retaining Tabuya
Fiji Women's Crisis Centre boss Shamima Ali says the prime minister made the right call not letting go off his Women's Minister, who is in the middle of an alleged sex and drug scandal.
'Need to break' cultural taboos for survivors of abuse in state care
A new service for survivors of abuse in state care is aiming to break cultures of shame by providing people an outlet to share their stories. Audio
'Picking on me is not a smart thing to do' - PNG MP Allan Bird
Papua New Guinea's rising voice as opposition candidate for prime minister, East Sepik governor Allan Bird, has pushed back after addressing recent death threats.
Pasifika children most disadvantaged in NZ - poverty data
Child poverty statistics released by Statistics New Zealand show despite the previous Labour government's push at addressing poverty, there's been no improvement.
'Life-changing' scholarship open doors for Pasifika students
Fekita Vea has become the 1000th recipient of the First Foundation scholarship which will see her through university and provides a professional pathway to step foot into the legal field. Audio
Why Fa'anānā Efeso Collins was so respected
Fa'anānā Efeso Collins is being remembered as a pillar of the Pacific community with a "big heart of service", who loved being a husband and father. Audio
Report on Cabinet minister delayed
Prime Minister Rabuka will likely decide on whether Lynda Tabuya will be dismissed later this week, the chief executive of the People's Alliance says.
Category 1 cyclone to make landfall in Rarotonga
A category one cyclone is expected to make landfall overnight in Rarotonga and heavy rain could cause flash flooding.
Cook Islands 'entitled to look at possibility' of deep sea mining - Winston Peters
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters says the Cook Islands should have the freedom to investigate deep sea mining before being criticised.
Pacific wants open discussion on AUKUS to ensure region is nuclear free
Keeping the Pacific nuclear-free, in line with the Rarotonga treaty, was a recurring theme from the leaders of Tonga, Cook Islands and Samoa to New Zealand last week. Audio
NZ-Samoa renew partnership for cooperation
NZ Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Samoa's Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa have signed a renewed Statement of Partnership in Apia today.
Tonga seeks NZ's support to address pharmacist shortage
Tonga's head pharmacist says although she welcomes the opening of a new pharmacy building, a shortage of health staff to meet the nation and outer islands needs is her greatest concern.
Pacific Mission: NZ Foreign Minister and Pacific Peoples Minister in Tonga
Winston Peters and Dr Shane Reti landed in Nuku'alofa on Tuesday night amid domestic political ruction in Tonga. They will have a day of bilateral meetings on today.
To honour the Treaty: Māori and Pacific unite 'like the in-laws' to redefine NZ's future
Waitangi Day is one of the most important days on the calendar for Māori. Pacific people across Aotearoa are engaging with Māori and uniting on how to honour the Treaty of Waitangi. Audio
Fiji Military 'stand by Colonel Naliva' accused of human rights abuses
The Fijian military forces "stands by" one of its senior officers, who is taking on a role with the Australian Army, despite the officer being accused of committing human rights abuses. Audio
Fiji house fires leave 16 families without a place to live
Fire Authority chief executive Puamau Sowane is urging people to be careful and "use use qualified electricians to do their wiring in their homes".
Rabuka 'trying to assert himself' by axing Cabinet minister - Ratuva
Fjii's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka sacked former Education Minister Aseri Radrodro to "avoid looking weak", a political sociologist says.
Fiji MPs urged to uphold decorum
Fijian MPs' should know they are "paid by taxpayers" and behave with decorum, the People's Alliance Party, chief executive says. Audio
Tuvalu goes to the polls
Tuvaluans will cast their votes to fill the 16-member parliament when polls open from 8am till 4.00pm Friday, local time.
Pope Francis to visit PNG in August
The Pope will visit Port Moresby and one other city. His visit is "great importance for PNG," Father Victor Roche from the Catholic Bishops Conference of PNG and Solomon Islands says.
Criticise 'stars of Fiji politics' on performance 'not other things', political expert says
An expert on comparative politics says the "stars of Fiji politics should be criticised on how they perform their ministerial duties" after allegations of a sex and drug scandal between two ministers… Audio
Lea Tupu'anga: Tongan short film about language moves audience to tears at Sundance
A Tongan story has made it to Sundance - one of the biggest film festivals in the world. Audio
Fiji's deputy PM stays clear of commenting on allegations
Fiji's deputy prime minister says "I don't want to add anything more" on the alleged affair between the sacked education minister and women's minister. Audio
'It is fake news': Fiji ministers embroiled in sex and drug scandal
The allegations published by FijiLeaks blog site have divided public opinion in the country. One MP concerned says: "It is fake news."