23 February 2025. China will be able to establish a "significant strategic presence" in the Pacific following its new agreement with the Cook Islands, a security studies professor says.

14 February 2025. The Samoan beauty pageant judge who was held up in the Solomon Islands earlier in the week has described the situation as "troubling and confusing" and is "considering legal action against Tonga".

12 February 2025. Jotham Napat has been elected as the new prime minister of Vanuatu.

8 February 2025. Communities in Safata district, Samoa, whose livelihoods were impacted by maritime closures due to the sinking of the New Zealand navy vessel HMNZ Manawanui last year, have received a WST$50,000 (around NZ$30,000) donation from the Chinese embassy in Apia.

31 January 2025. What does the executive order issued by US President Donald Trump to pause US development assistance mean for the Pacific?

27 January 2025. Foreign Minister Winston Peters has confirmed New Zealand's aid for Kiribati is being reviewed after its President and Foreign Minister cancelled a meeting with him.

24 January 2025. The Prime Minister of Tonga and Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), Hon. Dr ‘Aisake Valu Eke, met with the PIF Secretary General, Baron Waqa, on 24 February 2025 in Tonga.

21 November 2024. Pacific Island nations need "substantial finance" to tackle climate change, the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) chief says.