Stories by Eleisha Foon

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

The Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting opening ceremony erupted with song, dance and the fierce drumming performances involving hundreds of Cook Island children. Audio

A number of Pacific leaders have attended a church service together on the eve of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum in Rarotonga, Sunday local time.

The 52nd Pacific Islands Forum in Cook Islands this week is causing quite a buzz around the main island Rarotonga and especially at the bustling Punanga Nui Market.

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Vanuatu has been hit by three cyclones in eight months. The latest has affected more than 10,000 households and destroyed some, along with schools.

Reports are emerging of widespread damage in Vanuatu's northern provinces, where Cyclone Lola first made landfall on Tuesday.

Red Cross Vanuatu is concerned it does not have enough relief to support people through the category 5 Cyclone Lola which is moving through Northern Vanuatu.

Cyclone Lola is heading towards northern Vanuatu and is expected to hit the second largest city Luganvile at midday Tuesday as heavy rain and gale force winds descend across the region.

The Pacific Lawyers Association is concerned Pacific women are the most discriminated against group within the legal profession in NZ.

Tongan church group attempting to flee Israel is "disappointed" the New Zealand govt is charging people for the repatriation flight which doesn't bring them back home.

A New Zealand-based church group is attempting to flee Israel by bus with the help of the Tongan Consulate hours before a lockdown.

Fiji has welcomed 243 passengers back on Pacific soil this morning after a successful repatriation flight from Tel Aviv, Israel.

Pacific youth and first time voters in Aotearoa feel forgotten and ill equipped ahead of the election. Audio

Some Pacific and Māori school leavers are concerned they're being failed by a "lack of civic education" in New Zealand.

The Pacific Election 2023 debate kicked off with one of the most pressing issues for Pacific communties - an amnesty for overstayers.

Dozens of untold Dawn Raids stories are being shared across New Zealand. Audio

A Dunedin chocolate factory is looking to expand its operations and put South Pacific cacao beans on the map.

Thousands of young Māori and Pasifika are gathering to perform this week in Dunedin for Otago Polyfest. Audio

Thousands of young people have been performing in Dunedin for Otago Polyfest which marks 30 years of celebrating Pacific and Māori culture. Audio

A Pacific leader in New Zealand's South Island wants the future government to prioritise bridging the Pacific pay-gap. Audio

A young Samoan climate activist says the UN's new guidance on children's rights to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment is "the first step to global change".

New Zealand's political parties are pitching their policies to Pasifika voters as the 2023 election looms. Audio

A French diplomat says having an embassy in Samoa will enable France to play a more central role on issues that arise in the Pacific. Audio

France will forge ahead with processing a new statute for New Caledonia, replacing the 1998 Noumea Accord. Audio