Stories by Lydia Lewis

Significant initiatives have been launched in two Pacific countries aimed at protecting children from violence.

A Vanuatu Mobile Force's officer who risked his life wading through chest-high water carrying ballot boxes, is calling on the new government to fund new bridges and roads for residents of central…

The death toll in the Papua New Guinea massacre has risen to 24, with more than 100 people injured. Audio

More than 30 people have been confirmed dead by a Papua New Guinea government following fighting on Kiriwina Island.

Transparency International Vanuatu, which observed the recent general election, believes there was illegal activity during the polling and has concerns about the counting process. Audio

It is election day in Vanuatu as polling stations throughout 18 constituencies open their doors. Audio

A sudden surge in serious car crashes, resulting in several deaths, has alarmed Tongan Police. Audio

A sudden surge in serious car crashes, resulting in several deaths, has alarmed Tongan Police. Audio

Respected Samoan businessman Uluoma'tootua Saulaulu Aiono has been inducted into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame.

The Cook Islands tourism sector is calling for direct flights to Rarotonga from Sydney and Los Angeles. Audio

The Cook Islands government is looking at how the new legislation on medicinal cannabis will work in practice.

New Zealand's richest man is encouraging the next generation of business leaders to take risks.

An opposition party in the Cook Islands has announced it will file petitions challenging two results in the recent election.

The Vanuatu prime minister Bob Loughman has confirmed he will attend the next sitting of an extra-ordinary parliament session on Friday to face a motion of no-confidence in his leadership.

New Zealand-based Pasifika health service the Fono has finally found a home for its Faleoko, food hub distribution centre. Audio

Commemoration ceremonies have been taking place across the Solomon Islands capital Honiara, marking the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal.

Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki 'Āirani or Cook Islands language week in Aotearoa is in full swing. Audio

The official celebration of the first anniversary of the Dawn Raids Apology is to be held at Ōrākei Marae in Auckland on August 27 2022. One year ago, Prime Minister... Video, Audio

Nauru is looking for more donor partners to support the country as it looks to build a new athletics stadium and bolder infrastructure ahead of the 2026 Micronesian Games.

Community cases of Covid-19 in Niue have jumped from four to 17 since the first cases were reported last Thursday.

Plans are underway to help Tokelauans stuck abroad, mostly in New Zealand and Samoa, to return home. Audio

A family has been under house arrest in Tokelau for almost a year after they refused to get vaccinated against Covid-19. Audio

Two Pasifika firsts are among competitors warming up for New Zealand's most significant opera contest, the Lexus Song Quest.

Niue's delegation to the Pacific Islands Forum gathering has climate issues and promotion of the country's marine park top of its discussions priorities.

A refugee stranded on Nauru says he's terrified of contracting covid-19 as the virus spreads throughout the community.