Finau Fonua is a journalist and producer at ABC Radio Australia. He has covered Pacific news for over a decade. He joins the ABC Pacific team from New Zealand and is of Tongan heritage.
In the face of a no confidence motion, Solomon Islands' Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has appointed former Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, who just a year ago attempted to oust him from office, as deputy Prime Minister.
Women in Tongan communities speak out against sexual harassment at social events known as "kava gatherings", where men sit in a circle while a female server pours them the drink, known for its calming effects.
Fuel markets expert Saul Kavonic says that the Pacific could see government subsidies and rationing as fuel shortages continue but that the biggest concern is that the hit to the fertiliser market could lead global food shortages.
Mass festivities took place in Tonga yesterday with thousands gathering at Nuku'alofa's Queen Salote College to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
The New Zealand Defence Force has announced that three naval officers will face a court martial over the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui off the south coast of Upolu in 2024.
Nearly two women in Papua New Guinea are tortured or killed every day due to accusations of sorcery.
Palau's Supreme Court has denied an application by the country's Senate for a stay order on the government's plan to take third country nationals deported from the United States.
French authorities seized a 2.4-tonne drug shipment near French Polynesia during a joint operation with the United States.
The head of the United Nations in the Pacific says their operations across 15 countries will not be affected by a budgetary shortfall facing the organsiation.
The United States bars Tongans from short-term visits or travel for tourism and business purposes, saying too many are overstaying their visas.
Samoan Australian tennis star Destanee Aiava has hit out at the abuse she received online after her heartbreaking loss in the opening round of qualifying at the 2026 Australian Open.
The PNG government ordered the internet provider's shutdown in December, and businesses and public services have been disrupted as a result, according to reports.
Two Pacific countries are pitching what they say is a safer, more environmentally connected experience for Australian school leavers.
A Police dog in Samoa, is currently receiving treatment at a veterinary hospital after overdosing on an illegal narcotic.
CIVICUS, a global civil society alliance, is calling governments in eight countries to respect civic freedoms and strengthen institutions to protect these rights.
Away from discussions over who will be the host next year, one of the key feature of this year's UN Climate Talks has been protests on the streets of Belem.
Tongans are heading to the polls this week amid concerns that democratic reforms in the country could be short-lived.
Debate rages over whether Tonga's seasonal workers and large diaspora should have a say in the country's national election.
How much has geopolitics impacted the media industry in the Pacific islands? From funding cuts to AI, how are media outlets coping and adapting to these changes?
Fiji's government is pushing ahead with its controversial plan to establish an embassy in Jerusalem with the diplomatic post to be opened next week.
New Caledonia's main pro-independence coalition has boycotted talks with France's Overseas Minister who is visiting the territory this week.
It's been over two years since the wildfires devastated the town of Lahaina in Hawaii. Recovery efforts have been concerted but much of the community remains displaced and without a home.
Fiji's Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad says it's important for next years climate talks to be hosted in Australia.
This week Fiji's Supreme Court is hearing a landmark case on whether the country's 2013 Constitution can be changed.
When ancestral remains were nearly seized at a Chilean airport, a Rapa Nui friar launched a fight for their return.