CHOGM
Outcomes of Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
In a press conference that followed the Leaders Retreat in Mulifanua, leaders reaffirmed their commitment to tackling global economic, environmental and security challenges. Audio
A high chief in Samoa proud of hosting Royals
Poutasi village High Chief Tuatagaloa Joe Annandale says having King Charles and his entourage stay at his Sinalei Resort was an experience beyond all expectations. Audio
British monarchy's legacy in spotlight
The British monarchy's legacy is in the spotlight as small island nations grapple with the impacts of colonialism and slavery alongside CHOGM opening ceremony. Audio
'Trouble in Paradise' - Pacific photo exhibition
A photography exhibition has been launched as a CHOGM side event capturing the experiences of Pacific people grappling with the effects of the climate crisis. Audio
Manawanui wreck the unwanted guest at CHOGM
The wreck of the Manawanui is leaving an oily sheen on the water, and taking the shine of the job of hosting world leaders including the King Audio
56 countries to meet for Commonwealth Heads meeting in Samoa
In just one week's time 56 countries will come together for The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa. Preparations have been four years in the making, with businesses stock pilling… Audio
CHOGM media restrictions concerning
Pacific media watchdogs say the broadcast media in Samoa fear govenment censorship at the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Apia. Audio
Commonwealth expected to adopt ocean declaration
A panel of experts will discuss the urgent need for action on the global goal to protect 30 percent of the ocean by 2030 at the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 24 April 2018
The managing director of the Fiji magazine Islands Business believes a police case against him was designed purely to intimidate; an Australian woman who has been restoring graves on the coast of… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 23 April 2018
Samoa's former head of state raises land concerns; British outreach amid flurry of activity by Pacific's external players; Chief justices from around the region meet in Auckland improve rule of law in… Audio
Excitement over Commonwealth-wide free trade agreement
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters is talking up the prospect of a free trade agreement between all 53 commonwealth nations after discussions in London over the weekend.
PM's London visit not just 'pure nostalgia'
Opinion - Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's London visit had both a bilateral and Commonwealth focus but yes, we are still doing Asia, writes Stephen Jacobi.
Prince Charles to be next Commonwealth head
The Prince of Wales will succeed the Queen as head of the Commonwealth, its leaders have announced.
Ardern to attend Commonwealth leaders retreat
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is to attend a private Commonwealth leaders' retreat at Windsor Castle in the United Kindom this evening - a chance for them to speak frankly with one another on any…
Jacinda Ardern mingles with leaders & royalty at CHOGM banquet
Jacinda Ardern was one of just two Commonwealth leaders who gave a toast at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. The prime minister and her partner also met with the Queen earlier in the day.
…CHOGM great chance for PM to be gone
Power Play - After a month of putting out political fires, the Prime Minister's surely been counting the days till her escape, writes RNZ's Craig McCulloch.
