Pacific Islands Forum
Baron Waqa negotiating - No start date for incoming PIF boss yet
The incoming head of the Pacific region's main political body is yet to sign his contract, almost six months after the 2023 Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in Rarotonga.
Tonga govt considers China's offer for leaders meeting
Tonga govt considers China's offer for leaders meeting. Audio
New French ambassador to the Pacific
France's new ambassador to the Pacific focussed on peace and freedom for the region. Audio
The 52nd Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting begins this week
The 52nd Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting begins this week. Audio
Don't 'suck up' all the oxygen at Pacific Islands Forum, Mark Brown warns superpowers
Pacific leaders and their delegations are starting to arrive in Rarotonga for the annual heads of governments meeting - the Pacific Islands Forum. Audio
'Proud': What hosting Pacific Islands Forum means to Cook Islanders
The 52nd Pacific Islands Forum in Cook Islands this week is causing quite a buzz around the main island Rarotonga and especially at the bustling Punanga Nui Market.
Pacific Islands Forum: What to expect from the region's big political meeting in Rarotonga
The 52nd Pacific Islands Forum in Rarotonga starts on Monday. RNZ Pacific spoke to the Forum chair to preview what the leaders will be focusing on next week.
Pacific correspondent Lydia Lewis
Pacific reporter Lydia Lewis, in the Cook Islands, where last night she interviewed the country's Prime Minister. Audio
Pacific youth activists present Forum with climate demands
Pacific youth environmental advocates have handed their "demands" for climate action to the head of the region's premier political organisation.
Forum foreign ministers to discuss challenges facing the region in Suva
The five-year implementation plan for the 2050 Strategy will be a top item on the agenda when Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers meet in Fiji on Friday.
Third Pacific leader speaks out about Forum top job
The president of Palau, Surangel Whipps Jr, said there was still time for a review of Micronesia's candidate for the top job at the Pacific Islands Forum.
Pacific leaders meeting to restore regional unity
Pacific leaders are meeting in Fiji to discuss and resolve issues affecting regional unity. Labelled as a significant milestone - the 5th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Special Leaders Retreat - began at… Audio
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
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. Audio