Stories by Caleb Fotheringham

Leaders in Pacific Islands nations are disappointed and trying to wrap their heads around the United States' tariffs. Audio

The territory has taken the 29 percent tariff imposed by the United States as a win for their calls for independence from Australia.

Although New Zealand and Australia seem to have escaped the worst of Donald Trump's latest tariffs, some Pacific Islands stand to be hit hard.

The head of the deep sea mining frontrunner has written a scathing letter addressing the International Seabed Authority after chasing a permit to mine through the United States.

New Zealand is concerned about Cook Islands' shipping registry following a link to Russia's shadow fleet and has offered experts to help improve its standard, according to MFAT.

A magnitude 7 earthquake struck in the hours of the Monday morning centred 79 kilometres south-southeast of Pangai in the Ha'apai group of islands.

Senator William Parkinson says the idea of a war between the US and China, "with Guam smack down in the middle of it", keeps him up at night. Audio

The Metals Company is being accused by environmental groups of changing its corporate branding from fueling the green transition to supporting security and defence. Audio

The PNG parliament passed a constitutional amendment last week to formally recognise the nation as a Christian country. Audio

This comes as churches on the island are pushing for a constitutional amendment to declare Cook Islands a Christian nation.

However, one mining company disagrees, saying that, "If you do not do anything, you get accused, and if you do something, you still get accused."

Christchurch-based Tongan artist John Vea opened on Saturday at the Christchurch Art Gallery. Audio

A New Zealand immigration advisor believes visa-free travel should not be extended to visitors from Pacific Island nations despite growing calls for free movement of people in the region.

Marshall Islands defence provisions could "fairly easily" be considered to run against the nuclear-free treaty that they are now a signatory to, a veteran journalist on Majuro says. Audio

Porgera has been under a state of emergency since September of last year in response to ongoing violence between illegal miners and local landowners. Audio

It comes following the discovery of a mosque in Rarotonga. Audio

Solomon Islands Minister for Infrastructure Development Manasseh Maelanga met with Tuvalu's Minister for Natural Resources Development Sa'aga Talu Teafa about the potential ship registry.

反对党对现政府破坏与新西兰之间关系的外交行为表示不满，并要求彻底摒弃本土护照计划。

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer joined more than 400 people in Rarotonga on Tuesday morning to protest against Prime Minister Mark Brown's government.

More than 400 people took to the streets a day after the prime minister returned from China, where he signed a strategic partnership deal.

Mark Brown is hoping to have "an opportunity to talk" with the New Zealand government to "heal some of the rift"

Mark Brown称协议细节将很快公开，并表示公众可以自己去看是否存在令人担忧的内容。

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says the deal with China "complements, not replaces" the relationship with New Zealand after signing it on Friday.

Official ratification of a "comprehensive strategic partnership" agreement is likely to cause consternation in Wellington.

The island's Seabed Minerals Authority says it has held "high-level" discussions with several institutes to advance "sustainable" seabed exploration.