Stories by Eleisha Foon

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

Fire Authority chief executive Puamau Sowane is urging people to be careful and "use use qualified electricians to do their wiring in their homes".

Fjii's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka sacked former Education Minister Aseri Radrodro to "avoid looking weak", a political sociologist says.

Fijian MPs' should know they are "paid by taxpayers" and behave with decorum, the People's Alliance Party, chief executive says. Audio

Tuvaluans will cast their votes to fill the 16-member parliament when polls open from 8am till 4.00pm Friday, local time.

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.

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

A Tongan story has made it to Sundance - one of the biggest film festivals in the world. Audio

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

The allegations published by FijiLeaks blog site have divided public opinion in the country. One MP concerned says: "It is fake news."

Sir Collin Tukuitonga says the ACT Party is "not in a position to dictate" whether individuals should resign from their positions.

Pacific leaders and medical practitioners in Aotearoa New Zealand say they are saddened and "surprised" but supportive of Sir Collin Tukuitonga's decision to resign from his government advisory roles.

One of New Zealand's most prominent Pacific health leaders says he has "no confidence" in the government after stepping down from almost every advisory role. Audio

A Tongan community leader says the New Zealand government is "sending all the wrong signals" to Māori and Pasifika, but Pacific Peoples Minister Dr Shane Reti disagrees. Audio

Pacific women in New Zealand are rising to the top and smashing glass ceilings on their way up, a new report on Pacific women's wellbeing in Aotearoa says.

A new legal framework to support climate-displaced people and guarantee their human rights is being served up ahead of COP28. Audio

Pacific leaders have taken different positions on the issue of mining of the ocean floor for minerals. While some are calling for a total ban, others view it as an opportunity.

Visitors to the Cook Islands are being encouraged to look beyond the picture perfect postcard and give back to the environment when holidaying there. Audio

The US representative to the United Nations says the United States is committed to delivering on climate financing for the Pacific. Audio

Pacific Islands Forum leaders have emerged from their retreat on Aitutaki with their outcomes document, confirming controversial ex-Nauru president as the regional organisation's new top diplomat.

RNZ Pacific has confirmed from multiple sources that Nauru's president David Adeang has departed the Cook Islands just 24 hours after he walked out of a plenary meeting in Rarotonga.

RNZ Pacific has confirmed from multiple sources that Nauru's president David Adeang has departed the Cook Islands just 24 hours after he walked out of a plenary meeting in Rarotonga.

The wounds of last year's rift at the Pacific Islands Forum has been reopened after a dramatic walkout by the Nauru President David Adeang, followed by a no-show for the leaders retreat on Aitutaki.

A pro-Palestine protest is taking place outside the main auditorium where the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting is taking place in Rarotonga. Audio

Signs of potential disagreements are starting to surface at the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting in the Cook Islands.