Stories by Lydia Lewis

A significant shift in Fiji's political landscape is expected Friday as the largest political party in parliament is set to be deregistered. Audio

With roads still blocked a month on, there is "no food supply" for tens of thousands, community leader says.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's court hearing in Saipan is set to make "this dot in the middle of the Pacific" the centre of the world for one day, says a CNMI journalist.

New Caledonia will always get into trouble if the case of independence is not taken into consideration," New Caledonia government spokesperson Charles Wea says. Audio

Pacific Network on Globalisation "deplores" what they call increasing brutal treatment and repressive force by French police and other armed units against Kanaky youth.

An MP in Niue wants New Zealand to support the realm to stand on its own two feet economically. Audio

Minister for Pacific Peoples Dr Shane Reti said his main priorities as the minister will be housing, economic development, education, employment and health. Audio

"Our Pacific region is home to independent experts and skilled personnel, that are familiar with this region, its history, its people, and importantly, its context, that can support all parties to…

French president Emmanuel Macron has landed in Nouméa.

Liberation "must come" for New Caledonia, says a Kiwi journalist who has worked consistently across the French territories. Audio

Police are warning that the military is authorised to use lethal weapons if the violence doesn't abate.

The number of guns circulating in the community - despite a government ban - is a major problem as unrest continues. Audio

French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc says "dark hours have arrived", as he calls for violence to end. Audio

"I maintain that we're in a very good position with New Zealand, and that's why we shouldn't spoil it," MP O'love Jacobsen says. Audio

A former Tuvalu prime minister says while the New Zealand government's oil and gas plans show it is concerned about its economy, he is more concerned about the livelihoods and survival of the Tuvalu…

A Niuean boxer based in Aotearoa New Zealand, Duken Holo Tutakitoa-Williams, is heading to Russia to compete in the 2024 World Friendship Games

Vanuatu's former prime minister and opposition leader MP Ishmael Kalsakau has stepped down - just two days after he confirmed he was the rightful opposition leader. Audio

The incoming head of the Pacific region's main political body is yet to sign his contract, almost six months after the 2023 Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in Rarotonga.

A pro-independence activist in New Caledonia is warning France to immediately halt planned constitution amendments or face "war". Audio

Food rationing is underway in remote areas in Papua New Guinea's Highlands following torrential rain and flash flooding.

Warning: This story contains details that may be distressing to some readers.

A vote of no confidence in Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape is set to be moved on 29 May.

James Marape is referring a second motion of no confidence paper to the Parliamentry Privileges Comittee following allegations of forgery.

Women's rights advocates in Papua New Guinea are calling for peace and for the men in Parliament to act on the violence the country.

China is knocking in the North Pacific as the United States are slow to pass a major strategic agreement. Audio