Hilda Heine
Palau's President says China is weaponising tourism
Palau's President says China is weaponising tourism in a bid to get the nation to sever bilateral ties with Taiwan. Audio
Marshalls call for independent review of Fukushima release
The Marshalls call for an independent assessment Fukushima treated nuclear wastewater release. Audio
Media taken to task for doomsday climate reporting
The media has been taken to task for doom-laden climate crisis presentations, in a speech at an international workshop, and told to tell the full story. Audio
Stark warning at global climate talks in Spain
The latest round of global climate talks have opened in Spain with the head of the UN warning the world risks sleepwalking past the point of no return. Audio
'People want justice': Marshalls' fury over nuclear information US withheld
The caretaker president of the Marshall Islands says it's unconscionable that the United States kept secret key information about its nuclear tests for decades. Audio
Marshall Islands' Hilda Heine yet to decide on second term
The president of the Marshall Islands says she's yet to decide whether she'll have another go at becoming president. Audio
Leaders admit their stance has achieved little in West Papua
As thousands of West Papuans take to the streets for a second week in a row, Pacific leaders have conceded that, to date, their stance on West Papua has achieved little. Audio
Women in the Pacific push for gender equality
Women leaders from across the Pacific have gathered in the Marshall Islands to push for better gender equality in the region. Audio
Marshall Islands considers island build-up for climate change adaption
The Marshall Islands is exploring building up its islands, as part of a new national plan for fighting climate change. Audio
Pacific nations call for action on climate change
The Marshall Islands has set new binding climate targets and encouraged other countries to follow suit. Audio
Marshalls President, facing ouster, blames Chinese influence
The Marshall Islands President, Hilda Heine, says an impending vote of no confidence against her is part of a Chinese-backed effort to take over one of the country's atolls. Audio
Marshalls President faces no-confidence vote
The Marshall Islands President, Hilda Heine, is preparing to face a vote of no confidence next week in what's projected to be a tight race. Audio
Pacific leaders raise West Papua at the UN
Indonesia has objected firmly to statements by leaders of six Pacific islands at the UN General Assembly, voicing concern about human rights abuses in West Papua. Audio
Marshalls' president calls for change in mindset
The Marshall Islands' newly elected President hopes to build on international awareness about the effects of climate change created by her predecessors. Audio