Pacific Islands Forum
Puna and Maamau embrace as Pacific unites once again
Pacific leaders from around the region are meeting in Fiji to discuss and resolve issues affecting regionalism.
'Our future looks secure': Pacific Islands Forum unite
Regional leaders will meet this week at the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Special Leaders Retreat in Fiji.
Micronesia ready for Forum leaders' meeting
The Micronesian bloc of the Pacific Islands Forum say they are "ready" to attend the special Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in Fiji next week to put an end to issues impacting regional unity. Audio
Henry Puna wants another crack at Pacific Islands Forum top job
The current Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) wants another term in the job.
Pacific Island Forum could sideline Japan over nuclear waste plan
Japan is at risk of losing its status as a Pacific Islands Forum Dialogue Partner over Tokyo's nuclear waste dumping plan.
Pacific leaders to meet Joe Biden in Washington
Pacific Islands Forum leaders are set to meet with United States President Joe Biden in September as Washington aims to accelerate its diplomatic efforts to counter China's presence in the region.
The Week in Detail: Charities, citizenship, and the Pacific Islands Forum
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
The Week in Detail: Charities, citizenship, and the Pacific Islands Forum
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
AudioSuperpowers cast big shadow on Pacific forum
It's one of the most high-stakes Pacific Islands Forum in recent memory, but political power plays may be standing in the way of real progress. Audio
Superpowers cast big shadow on Pacific forum
It's one of the most high-stakes Pacific Islands Forum in recent memory, but political power plays may be standing in the way of real progress.
AudioSteve Ratuva on Pacific Islands Forum’s shaky start with Kiribati withdrawal
The Pacific Islands Forum has rocky beginnings in Suva this morning as Kiribati withdraws with immediate effect. It is the Forum's 51st meeting and the the first time the nations' leaders will meet… Audio
Niue to prioritise Ocean project at Forum
Niue to prioritise its new Ocean Project at next week's Pacific Islands Forum. Audio
PIF want women at focus of climate, pandemic recovery
A call to action has been issued by the Pacific Islands Forum at the 66th session of the Commission on the Status of Women in New York City. Audio
Forum welcomes NZ climate aid boost ahead of COP26
Pacific Islands Forum welcomes New Zealand's climate aid boost heading into COP26. Audio
Puna speaks on crises in Samoa, Fiji and keeping Forum united
We speak with the secretary general of the Pacific Islands Forum about regional crises, Covid-19 and Pacific geopolitics. Audio
Pacific Forum leaders hoping to keep Micronesia in the fold
The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape, is hoping the Micronesian countries won't leave the Pacific Islands Forum. Audio
What now for the future of Pacific regionalism?
Micronesia's preferred candidate to head the Pacific Islands Forum says the departure of the five sub-regional members puts them in a good position to help shape the architecture of a renewed regional… Audio
Pacific pact torn apart by infighting over leadership
The Pacific Islands Forum is facing unprecedented disruption at a time when it's arguably needed the most, to present a united front on issues such as Covid and climate change. Audio
Pacific pact torn apart by infighting over leadership
The Pacific Islands Forum is facing unprecedented disruption at a time when it's arguably needed the most, to present a united front on issues such as Covid and climate change.
AudioSamoan PM hints at reform of Pacific Islands Forum selection process
Samoa's Prime Minister has indicated that his government is willing to review the appointment process for Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum.