Stories by Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai

With concerns over Washington's retreat from the region, geopolitics and security experts say Winston Peters is signalling to the United States "to remain invested in the Pacific". Audio

New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says they are stepping up their cooperation with Fiji to address growing regional challenges.

"Our Pacific links with the United States are more important than ever," the Foreign Affairs Minister said after rounding up the Hawai'i leg of his three-country Pacific tour.

The New Zealand Foreign Minister, who is on his second-leg of a three-country Pacific mission, is advocating for "quiet, not megaphone diplomacy".

The New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters has concluded the Tonga leg of his Pacific mission and is now en route to Hawai'i.

Major changes for Pacific Islanders applying for New Zealand visitor visas have been announced but opposition MPs say more needs to be done. From July, visitors from Pacific Islands Forum...

"If it has existed for 50 years, there is no doubt there is value in it," says Tauanu'u Perenise Sitagata Tapu, who performed in the first Polyfest almost five decades ago.

"We've got all sorts of walks of life, but it's for the community as always."

Intermittent rain does little to deter visitors on the first day of the New Zealand Pasifika community's biggest celebration of the year. Audio

Prime Minister Fiame says it allows the government to implement measures to manage the energy supply, protect public health, and maintain essential services.

The widow of late Green Party MP Fa'anānā Efeso Collins is calling for an inquest into his death, accusing the organisers of the charity event he was attending at the time of failing him. Audio

Vasa Fia Collins opens up about the heartbreak of losing him, the struggles of grief, and the powerful legacy he left behind in an exclusive interview with RNZ Pacific.

Fa'asala Sam Matue died after being tasered by police. Audio

Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has defeated a no-confidence motion against her minority government for a second time in as many weeks.

This is the second leadership challenge in as many weeks against the beleaguered leader, who heads a minority government after a split in the ruling FAST party.

Demielle and Christabelle, twin sisters, have been selected to play for Penina Pasifika, a team established in collaboration with Rugby Australia and the Australian government.

The late Auckland councillor and Green MP collapsed while taking part in a charity run in Auckland in February last year.

A motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa will be the first item on the agenda when Samoa's parliament convenes on Tuesday. Audio

Solomon Islands Home Affairs Minister Junior Isikeli Vave says that he initially considered letting the matter go, but as more allegations surfaced, he decided to intervene.

"It feels as if he's still with us, such was his influence on our lives," a Manukau councillor says.

The Department of Internal Affairs confirmed that more than 950 applications have been received since the passing of the Samoa Citizenship Restoration Act.

A spokesperson for the community says the Safata district deserves equitable treatment and fair compensation.

Samoan beauty pageant judge Leiataualesa Jerry Brunt speaks out on the Miss Pacific Islands controversy after being held in Solomon Islands.

Miss Solomon Islands Pageant director Joyce Konofilia has called for calm as tensions rise on social media.

The Chinese embassy in Apia made an initial donation amid Manawanui compensation talks, and a spokesperson for Safata district says "this is only the beginning" with "other projects" under discussion.