19 April, 2021. With election results in Samoa confirmed over the weekend, negotiations are under way between the two main parties and a new independent MP who holds the balance of power.

19 April, 2021. New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister has expressed her concern over the potential indebtedness of Pacific nations to China.

26 March, 2021. A widespread Pacific civil society call for a global ban on deep sea mining activity has been launched.

13 March, 2021. The Premier of Niue Dalton Tagelagi and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the announcement this morning that the one way bubble would commence on Wednesday 24 March (NZT).

9 March, 2021. A dialogue among women leaders in the Asia-Pacific region to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) 2021 highlighted the need for Governments to continue their efforts to promote and ensure equal participation and representation of women in decision-making in the region.

18 February, 2021. Allegations of misconduct by two senior members of the University of the South Pacific have been referred to the university's executive committee.

17 February, 2021. Fiji's government has claimed there were various breaches of a work permit which led to the deportation of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific.