Tune in each morning and afternoon to keep-up-to-date on the happenings in the Pacific.

Tune in each morning and afternoon to keep-up-to-date on the happenings in the Pacific.

In Vanuatu where there's been a dramatic political development with the President Nikenike Vurobaravu dissolving parliament. It comes less than 24-hours before parliament was scheduled to hold a no confidence vote against Prime Minister Charlot Salwai.  

COP 29 enters its final week with the focus on sussing out a deal to reduce carbon emissions. For Pacific nations, greater climate financing is vital, with Pacific leaders seeking a trillion dollar finance deal.  

Solomon Islands bemoan the absence of VAR as defeat to New Caledonia rules them out of 2026 FIFA World Cup contention, and PNG are on the edge after a defensive meltdown costs them a win over Fiji. .

In New Zealand, thousands of Maori activists have taken to the streets in protest as the country's parliament prepares to debate legislation that could change the way the 180-year old agreement between Maori chiefs and the British Crown is put into practice.  

It's been over a month since the New Zealand naval vessel, HMNZS Manawanui sunk off the coast of Samoa. But plans to remove the fuel from the vessel are beginning to take shape. Papers appointing a contractor for the fuel removal have been drawn up, while experts work around the clock to contain oil slowly leaking to the surface.

COP29 has commenced in Baku, Azerbaijan, where leaders and delegates from across the Pacific have gathered.  Climate financing is expected to be an agenda, Pacific leaders will be rigorously advocating for.  

Over the next two weeks, world leaders, activists, scientists, and policymakers will gather to discuss climate change. Discussions are set to center heavily on climate financing something Pacific countries will be looking to see concrete commitments to.

There is excitement among American Pacific Islanders who voted for president-elect Donald Trump. For others, there's disappointment. We spoke to three Americans of Pacific Islander ancestry to get their reaction.

The presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is predicted to be a tight and fiercely contested event. Among the voting demographics are Americans of Pacific Islander heritage, who make up only 0.5% of the US population. To get a Pacific Islander perspective of the elections, we spoke to Pacific Islander voters in the US. 

Residents of Guam will head to the polls 14-hours ahead of their counterparts in mainland USA, except their vote for president won't count. 

Papua New Guinea is standing by its decision to boycott the upcoming Climate Conference in Azerbaijan. PNG's Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko says it's a protest against the annual conference which has failed to live up to pledges to lower fossil fuel emissions.  

Ex-Tonga international rugby league players want the name Mate Ma'a Tonga restored to the team's jumper, but those running the team are apparently unwilling to talk. 

Cook Islands prime minister Mark Brown says the Pacific Islands Forum can play a role in helping New Caledonia rebuild from violent riots earlier this year. Mr Brown returned from a three-day fact-finding mission to the divided French Pacific territory on behalf of the Forum.

The Papua New Guinea government's decision to withdraw from the upcoming United Nations climate change talks has caused concern among local environmental activists. They say COP serves as a platform for regional solidarity.  

A delegation of Pacific leaders has toured conflict-ridden New Caledonia, where they’ve engaged in discussions with both pro-independence and loyalist groups. 

The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting officially came to an end after a week of high level discussions between leaders from 56 countries.

Today, King Charles formally opened the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting. It occurs as Pacific countries ramp up pressure on Australia, Canada, and the UK over climate change action.

King Charles III has arrived in Samoa for the start of the Commonwealth Heads of Governments meeting. Welcoming him on the tarmac at Fale Olo International Airport was Samoa's Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa along with crowds of people. 

There are reports of a shooting on a public bus in the country's highlands. The Post Courier has reported multiple deaths. 

Food security is one agenda of CHOGM discussions that deeply concerns many in Samoa with thousands of small-scale farmers facing challenges caused by increasingly volatile climate events like cyclones, drought, and rising sea levels.

The world's eyes are on Samoa as it begins hosting the historic Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM). Commonwealth leaders, along with thousands of delegates and King Charles will gather in the capital Apia to discuss issues such as the climate crisis, environmental and security challenges. 

President of New Caledonia's Congress has revoked a controversial agreement with Azerbaijan, an agreement the French government is blaming for violent protests in May.