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Samoa’s election: Voting has begun after months of turmoil, here is everything you need to know

Samoans began voting on Friday in parliamentary elections amid personal rivalries and geopolitical tensions

The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2025

Caught in the contest between China and the west, the Cook Islands asks where its future lies

After the Pacific nation struck deals with Beijing, New Zealand abruptly cut off millions of dollars in critical aid and funding

The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2025

China could win from Cook Islands-New Zealand spat

New Zealand has paused funding to the Cook Islands in an escalation over the Pacific island nation's ties to China.

AAP · Jun 20, 2025

New Kiwi PM flags potential for AUKUS tech co-operation

The new prime minister of New Zealand says development of military technology under the AUKUS agreement is an area where it could work together with Australia.

AAP · Dec 19, 2023

Pacific doubts on Australia's Tuvalu pact

A backlash to Australia's treaty with Tuvalu could be brewing, with a lack of consultation in the Pacific country possibly making it an election issue.

AAP · Nov 14, 2023

Hopes for historic Pacific visit dashed after President Joe Biden cancels trip to Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea had declared next Monday a public holiday in anticipation of an historic visit by U.S. President Joe Biden

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

Micronesian president suggests severing diplomatic ties with China in favour of Taiwan due to 'political warfare'

In a scathing 13-page letter to Congress, David Panuelo says China has committed espionage in Federated State of Micronesian waters, bribed local politicians and attempted to undermine the nation's sovereignty.

ABC News · Mar 10, 2023

Australia scales up security and development cooperation with Kiribati as China's reach grows

Foreign Minister Penny Wong meets Kiribati's President Taneti Maamau in the capital Tarawa on her first visit since Labor won power last year, promising to cement security ties and invest in infrastructure.

ABC News · Feb 21, 2023

China hosts meeting with senior police officers and diplomats from six Pacific nations

The meeting is closely monitored by Australian officials who remain anxious about Beijing's security ambitions in the Pacific.

ABC News · Nov 22, 2022

Australia delivers police vehicles and rifles to Solomon Islands in ‘game-changer’ donation

Handover ceremony comes after turbulent year when Pacific country signed controversial security agreement with China

The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2022