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A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu, Marshall Islands, Cook Islands

The push for independence is still alive in the Pacific but it's getting messy

Watch - the Prime Minister had to explain why he wouldn't name China while in the Pacific today.

The former Nauru president is the first Nauruan national to assume the role of the Forum secretary general.

Analysis: Aside from the traditional bilateral meetings with leaders, the Prime Minister's trip will have a major focus on business.

Leitualaalemalietoa Lynn Lolokini Pavihi, a champion of the Niuean language, has been made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to Pacific education.

This King's Birthday, the New Zealand Order of Merit recognises Professor David Robie's 50 years of service to Pacific journalism.

A total of 176 New Zealanders have been awarded for their services. See them all here.

Among this year's new Officers of the New Zealand Order of Merit is the Very Reverend Taimoanaifakaofo Kaio.

Christopher Luxon will make his first visit to the Pacific as prime minister this week.

A woman who said she would make history as "one of the biggest scammers in New Zealand" is believed to back in the game.

The chances of discovering baby tuatara in an abandoned enclosure this week are being described as similar to "finding a needle in a haystack". Audio

Mt Cook Alpine Salmon in the Mackenzie District began experimenting with caviar three years ago and is in the midst of its short harvest period. Sally Murphy caught up with the company's chief…

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape is visiting the site of the deadly landslide in the Enga Province on today. Audio

"Our Pacific region is home to independent experts and skilled personnel, that are familiar with this region, its history, its people, and importantly, its context, that can support all parties to…