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Solomon Islands PM pledges 'reset' with Australia
The newly elected leader of the Solomon Islands has sought a "reset" of relation...
Zac de Silva (AAP) 3 Jun 2026
International Seabed Authority says Pasifika nations have the power to shape future of seabed mining laws
The influence of Pacific nations shaping seabed mining regulations should not be...
Andrew Mathieson 1 Jun 2026
Solomon Islands parliament elects new prime minister
Solomon Islands' parliament has elected opposition leader Matthew Wale as prime...
Alasdair Pal 15 May 2026
France pushes for renewed New Caledonian election against howls of political protest
New Caledonia's deferred provincial elections may come with new conditions which...
Andrew Mathieson 15 May 2026
No-confidence motion sees Solomon Islands prime minister voted out of office
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has been ousted from power follow...
Andrew Mathieson 8 May 2026
Pacific island nation charts path to diesel freedom

The world's smallest island nation is seeking to unshackle its power system from diesel after signing on to a landmark renewables partnership.

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Poppy Johnston May 8, 2026
Niue makes historic shift with greater proportion of female MPs

Niue has made Pacific political history following its 2026 general election, delivering a record-breaking seven women to its 20-seat national parliament.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson May 7, 2026
Australia seeks Fiji security deal despite China fears

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has downplayed concerns of pushback from China over a proposed security pact between Australia and Fiji. Senator Wong held talks with Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in...

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Ben James May 6, 2026
Federal officials grilled over Nauru detention contract

Federal government officials haven't been able to say whether they've investigated corruption allegations surrounding an offshore detention contractor which has links to Nauru's current and former pre...

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Zac de Silva May 5, 2026
Court of Appeals ensures Solomons Islands MPs will decide Prime Minister's future

The Solomon Islands Court of Appeal has ordered Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to recall parliament and end the nation's ongoing political impasse.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson May 4, 2026
Calls for Paris to deliver democratic process for New Caledonian independence

There are strong calls for cultural solidarity echoing across New Caledonia over France's reluctance to loose its colonial hold on the territory edging towards independence.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson May 1, 2026
Solomon Islands' opposition alleges PM's lobbyists attempted to bribe MPs to retain power

The Solomon Islands' political crisis has appeared to have deepened further amid accusations Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele is attempting to bribe his way into retaining power.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Apr 23, 2026
Canadian First Nations leaders fight back against attack on Indigenous rights in British Columbia

Canadian Indigenous leaders have urged legislators in British Columbia to vote down a bill which would suspended parts of the province's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 20, 2026
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