Stories by Lydia Lewis

Six refugees have arrived in New Zealand after being detained in offshore Australian detention camps for several years.

Tuvalu's Finance Minister has labelled the outcome of the COP27 Loss and Damage fund an historic breakthrough. Audio

Two days into the climate talks and Pacific Island countries have already been strong-armed into taking the short end of stick.

The World Health Organisation says 140 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Tuvalu.

Niue boxer Duken Tutakitoa-Williams is setting his sights on gold at the next Olympic Games.

Ishmael Kalsakau has been elected as the 13th Prime Minister of the republic of Vanuatu.

Significant initiatives have been launched in two Pacific countries aimed at protecting children from violence.

A Vanuatu Mobile Force's officer who risked his life wading through chest-high water carrying ballot boxes, is calling on the new government to fund new bridges and roads for residents of central…

The death toll in the Papua New Guinea massacre has risen to 24, with more than 100 people injured. Audio

More than 30 people have been confirmed dead by a Papua New Guinea government following fighting on Kiriwina Island.

Transparency International Vanuatu, which observed the recent general election, believes there was illegal activity during the polling and has concerns about the counting process. Audio

It is election day in Vanuatu as polling stations throughout 18 constituencies open their doors. Audio

A sudden surge in serious car crashes, resulting in several deaths, has alarmed Tongan Police. Audio

A sudden surge in serious car crashes, resulting in several deaths, has alarmed Tongan Police. Audio

Respected Samoan businessman Uluoma'tootua Saulaulu Aiono has been inducted into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame.

The Cook Islands tourism sector is calling for direct flights to Rarotonga from Sydney and Los Angeles. Audio

The Cook Islands government is looking at how the new legislation on medicinal cannabis will work in practice.

New Zealand's richest man is encouraging the next generation of business leaders to take risks.

An opposition party in the Cook Islands has announced it will file petitions challenging two results in the recent election.

The Vanuatu prime minister Bob Loughman has confirmed he will attend the next sitting of an extra-ordinary parliament session on Friday to face a motion of no-confidence in his leadership.

New Zealand-based Pasifika health service the Fono has finally found a home for its Faleoko, food hub distribution centre. Audio

Commemoration ceremonies have been taking place across the Solomon Islands capital Honiara, marking the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal.

Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki 'Āirani or Cook Islands language week in Aotearoa is in full swing. Audio

The official celebration of the first anniversary of the Dawn Raids Apology is to be held at Ōrākei Marae in Auckland on August 27 2022. One year ago, Prime Minister... Video, Audio

Nauru is looking for more donor partners to support the country as it looks to build a new athletics stadium and bolder infrastructure ahead of the 2026 Micronesian Games.