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The Tribunal is conducting another urgent inquiry into plans to require councils to hold a binding referendum on Māori wards.

Bougainville is furious that it is being blamed for another deferral of a meeting of the Joint Supervisory Body, which oversees its relationship with Papua New Guinea.

A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Fiji and Australia discussing Pacific security.

Vanuatu's former prime minister and opposition leader MP Ishmael Kalsakau has stepped down - just two days after he confirmed he was the rightful opposition leader. Audio

A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including shortage of beds in Fiji hospitals to cater for the growing number of patients.

Analysis - The Constitutional Bill has been at the centre of growing tensions in New Caledonia.

A round-up of news from arounnd the region, including concerns about media freedom in PNG.

Analysis - A seven-year campaign by a group of over 2000 Swiss women recently ended. The decision has made waves in Europe. Might its ripples reach New Zealand's shores?

A council that played a key role in getting Māori ward polling removed is now lobbying against government plans to reinstate binding referendums.

Gisborne councillors have voiced frustration the central government will make them redo their work.

Both ACT's leader and advocates say parts of the End of Life Choice Act need fixing.

Moko Tepania says the government's plan is 'disheartening' when they are already on the back foot with issues facing the region.

A drought has hit levels at hydroelectric dams, leading to rationing in the South American country.

The husband of the former Scottish leader has been re-arrested in connection with an inquiry into Scottish National Party funds.

A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Papua New Guinea's public sector workfroce beholden to loan sharks.

ACT Party leader David Seymour would vote against Māori wards if his home council were to hold a referendum on them.

The fate of the Treaty of Waitangi is teetering on the brink of a popular vote, as the new coalition government pledges to introduce a Treaty Principles Bill, potentially triggering a referendum.

The 160-year-old law makes abortion punishable by up to five years in prison, except where a mother's life is at risk.

Gisborne District Council has shown its support for retaining Māori wards as the government looks to bring back binding referendums.

Whangārei's acclaimed, but controversial, Hundertwasser Art Centre could run out of money by October 2025 - which means ratepayers may have to stump up to keep it open. Audio