Australian banks are getting out of the Pacific. It threatens economies and livelihoods
Accessing banking services in the Pacific is difficult, and it could soon become worse.
A high-stakes vote could decide the future of deep-sea mining
Mining companies hope to begin mining the sea floor for valuable metals soon — upping the stakes at a vote for the top role at the international regulator.
China has loaned Pacific Island nations money for infrastructure — the debts have become 'astronomical'
Pacific Island nations are spending big to repay loans from China. But some say there are other roads available to them if they want to overcome their debt burdens.
Elon Musk's Starlink satellites promise to connect the Pacific to the internet. So why are some countries trying to ban it?
Five years after Starlink satellites started orbiting the Earth, Pacific Island countries are still weighing up its benefits despite calls to approve its services.
Pacific leaders maintain pressure on France over New Caledonia as PALM wraps up in Tokyo
Pacific leaders are ramping up pressure on France over tensions in New Caledonia, pressing Paris to allow a "high-level" Pacific delegation to visit the troubled territory before a critical regional meeting next month.
'This is their hard-earned money': The battle these workers face claiming their super
Pacific Island workers coming home from Australia say it's a long and complicated process to get their superannuation — and the barriers appear to be stopping many from claiming their money.
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analysis:After being snubbed by one club, Uneeq Palavi shone for another in her first-ever Super Netball start
The Mavericks will be kicking themselves after sleeping on Uneeq Palavi, who wowed crowds in Sydney as she took the court for the Swifts. The rookie goal shooter almost got her new side over the line, as three tight games in Round 12 got fans excited for the finals.
A new Pacific visa is expected to be a hit — but some warn it could bring challenges for the region
The first Pacific Engagement Visas will be granted in late 2024. Experts and community leaders welcome the scheme, but say the government needs to manage it carefully.
The impact of the 2022 Tonga volcano eruption on Australian weather
In the two years since the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano eruption, scientists have continued to study the effects on our climate.
Tonga's capital evacuated after 6.6 magnitude earthquake
The capital of Tonga, Nuku'alofa has been evacuated after 6.6 magnitude earthquake was detected.
Attending a 'monocultural' high school taught this Tongan Australian author to hate herself
The 28-year-old Sydney writer says Chris Lilley's Jonah was not a fair representation of her community — and her debut novel seeks to set the record straight.
Returnees to Tonga are helping it fight a drug crisis
Many people deported to Tonga arrive with few connections to the country — a trend experts say is fuelling the country's drug problem. But a group of returnees are helping others find their feet in the Pacific country.
These returnees to Tonga arrived as strangers to their own land — now they're helping fight a drug crisis
Many people deported to Tonga arrive with few connections to the country — a trend experts say is fuelling the country's drug problem. But a group of returnees are using their own experiences to help others find their feet in the Pacific country.
Vanuatu is importing its own foreign workers as labourers move to Australia and NZ for higher pay
Pacific Island nations are looking abroad for workers, and taking control of labour mobility schemes at home, as they look to address labour shortages hitting employers. But experts say it's too early to say whether they're succeeding.
A Russian explorer's skull collection ended up in an Australian university. Their descendants want them back
Nearly 1,500 Pacific ancestors are held in 13 museums and universities across Australia — but for the most part, the institutions are not repatriating remains and some believe there are cases that "might prove impossible".
Leaked docs show Australia and NZ's 'condescending rhetoric' over China-Solomons security pact
A strongly worded document from Tonga's Foreign Affairs Ministry gives insight into the Pacific nation's view of Australia and New Zealand's diplomatic efforts.
China sends team of police to Tonga ahead of Pacific Islands Forum
China is maintaining its policing push into the Pacific, sending a delegation from the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) to Tonga ahead of a critical regional leaders meeting.
China sends police delegation to 'assist' Tonga after Australia says it should have 'no role'
The visit comes ahead of a critical meeting of Pacific leaders later this year, with officials seeing the meeting as yet another sign that China is intent on pushing its presence in the region.
Tonga's king will make the next move in his stand-off with the government — and the nation is watching
The eyes of the Tongan public will this week settle on a remote island in the Pacific nation's north, where a meeting of the king with his advisers could determine the government's future.
'We're not just rugby players': Young Pacific people are breaking glass ceilings in Australia
For many children of Pacific migrants, this generation is living out the dreams of their ancestors. But breaking glass ceilings also means getting a few cuts and bruises along the way.
Australia's neighbours are winning their 'war' against inflation
Australia's neighbours have targeted palm oil, chicken wings, rice and other essentials to curb inflation. But experts say there's one thing the most successful responses have in common.
China and the US are wrestling over a web of cables we never see, but rely on every day
The internet powers almost every aspect of our modern life and is key for governments, intelligence agencies, and banks – and there's a worldwide struggle for control happening under the radar and under the waves.
In Tonga, what the king says goes — but this week, its government said 'no'
In Tonga the royal family is almost universally revered, yet this week's drama has left many Tongans questioning their king's logic — and left many questions unanswered.
Remains of two males laid to rest in royal funeral service in Tonga 150 years after deaths
The remains of two Tongan males stored in the Australian Museum's collection in Sydney have been repatriated to their present-day descendants and laid to rest in a royal funeral service attended by hundreds.