Pacific Islands Forum
Pacific leaders to discuss big issues facing region at PALM10
However, absent will be Kiribati President Taneti Maamau due to upcoming elections and New Caledonia Congress President Louis Mapou due to the political crisis in the French territory.
US territories vying for Forum associate membership
Two US Pacific territories are steps closer to having their membership upgraded at the main political decision-making body in the region.
Pacific Islands Forum boss labels criticism to his appointment 'irrelevant'
Baron Waqa has fired shots at critics who have raised concerns about his suitability to lead the region's main economic and political organisation. Audio
Tonga PM and PIF SG discuss PILFM53 preparations
Tonga is set to host PIFLM53 under the theme 'Transformative Resilient Pasifiki' in August.
'Geopolitical manoeuvring means nothing to Pacific'
The new Pacific Islands Forum secretary general has sounded a warning to officials attending a regional conference on security not to allow geopolitics to disrupt peace in the region.
Waqa 'more than able' to lead Forum - Rabuka
The new secretary general of the Pacific Islands Forum is "well equipped" for the role, the Fijian prime minister says.
Baron Waqa begins Pacific Islands Forum role
The former Nauru president is the first Nauruan national to assume the role of the Forum secretary general.
New Caledonia violence 'unfortunate', but Henry Puna says 'I'm not surprised'
The outgoing secretary-general of the Pacific Islands Forum is "not surprised" with the violent unrest in New Caledonia which has shut down the country. The outgoing secretary-general of the…
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
