Stories by Margot Staunton

Griffith University Adjunct Associate Professor Dr Tess Newton Cain says Jotham Napat, who is a seasoned politician, is the right man for the job. But his coalition "has a big job ahead". Audio

Lynda Tabuya, whose private video of her dancing naked was leaked online, spoke out at a Safer Internet Day event on Wednesday, saying her "attackers sole purpose was to crucify her".

The editor of a blogsite known for exposing political corruption is threatening to counter-sue former Fijian Cabinet minister who appeared in a private video dancing naked.

Mahendra Chaudhry questions how the Commission can remain impartial when it is being financed by the European Union (EU), Australia and New Zealand.

Lynda Tabuya is taking legal action against Victor Lal, a veteran Fijian journalist who now resides in London. Audio

The former Fijian prime minister says Sitiveni Rabuka's idea to come clean about past coups was pointless.

The People's Alliance Party will decide this week whether to expel Lynda Tabuya, who remains a member of parliament.

Eleven Cabinet ministers were selected instead of 12, with four of them elected by the Prime Minister under the provisions of the Constitution.

Frustration is growing in Vanuatu over the snap election, with claims the government has put politics before people. Audio

King Tupou VI is expected to officially appoint Tonga's Prime Minister 'Aisake Eke on Wednesday, 22 January 2025, a month after he was elected. Audio

The Australian Home Affairs Department said it has been the government's consistent position that Australia does not exercise effective control over regional processing centres.

An expert on Fiji politics claims the prime minister's costly cabinet reshuffle is a power grab, and attempt to rebrand himself. Audio

Fiji's suspended chief prosecutor Christopher Pryde has been cleared of alleged "misbehaviour".

Tonga's interim government is expected to remain in place until a new Cabinet is announced in several weeks.

Tonga's new Prime Minister won't be in power long enough to achieve much and is likely to be ousted by his predecessor at the 2025 general election, claims a political expert. Audio

Fiji's suspended chief prosecutor is demanding the President release the findings of an investigation into his alleged "misbehaviour".

A video of a former cabinet minister in Fiji dancing naked was hacked by someone in government close to the Prime Minister, claims a veteran political activist.

Fiji police are investigating who leaked an explicit video of former cabinet minister Lynda Tabuya.

Suspected and confirmed cases of whooping cough have reached 127 in Samoa.

The Australian government has introduced new measures for refugees in Papua New Guinea that detractors have labelled a "death sentence". Audio

New Zealander Christopher Pryde, 59, says he rejected the NZ$150,000 and refused to attend a hearing into the matter last week, claiming he was financially unable to defend himself.

Refugee advocates and academics are weighing in on Australia's latest move on the Pacific geopolitical chessboard.

New Zealander Christopher Pryde was suspended by in April 2023 for alleged "misbehaviour" and is refusing to appear before a Tribunal today, unless his salary is restored.

Fiji's suspended chief prosecutor claims the government wants to get rid of all foreigners working in prominent positions in the public service.

"What has been done for the victims of the coup, who have been waiting 24 years for justice?"