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Kiribati has been receiving increased aid from China in recent years and its leader called off a meeting with Foreign Minister Winston Peters a week out.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has confirmed New Zealand's aid for Kiribati is being reviewed after its President and Foreign Minister cancelled a meeting with him.

A look back at the major news stories out of the region in 2024.

A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific, including New Caledonia's mayors asking France for more money.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was the first Pacific leader to congratulate Maamau on Saturday.

Voted out of Parliament in 2020, NZ First clawed its way back to more than 6 percent of the vote, guaranteeing seats in Parliament and at the negotiating table. Audio

A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including a Tuvaluan politician attacking Australia's coal mine approvals as 'immoral'.

A round up of French Pacific news in brief, including New Caledonia's rugby union targeted by arson for the second time.

Fiji, FSM, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Tuvalu and Tonga voted against; Australia, Samoa, Kiribati and Vanuatu abstained; NZ, Solomon Islands and Marshall Islands voted in favour.

Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr claims China is "weaponising tourism" in a bid to get the nation to sever its ties with Taiwan.

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says: "A lot of people think that charity begins at home but in your long-term interest as a country, you neglect your neighbourhood at your peril."

A round-up of results from weekend sports, including OFC Men's Nations Cup fixtures, Super Rugby Pacific semifinals, Micronesian Games, T20 Cricket

A round-up of results from weekend sports, including rugby, rugby league, soccer, boxing

A Pacific regionalism expert has called out New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters for withholding information from the public on AUKUS military pact. Audio

A round-up of news in brief from around the region.

The Kiribati government and New Zealand's Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) have joined forces in their efforts to improve the health outcomes for i-Kiribati people.

A United Nations Special Rapporteur has castigated the Kiribati government for its treatment of judges and the country's judicial crisis. Audio

The new foreign affairs minister has signalled the coalition government intends to strengthen engagement with the United States.

The global regulator for international shipping is expected to agree to completely decarbonise the industry by mid-century to avoid dangerous climate change.

A shipping industry expert says the International Maritime Organisation climate summit in London next month is the last chance for the sector to get in line with global climate targets.

Round-up of news from Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Vanuatu, Guam

Round-up of news stories from Papua New Guinea, Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu.

Two of New Zealand's finest rowers, a Māori astronomer, and a much loved comedian are recipients of New Year honours announced today.