Henry Puna
NZ in Cook Islands domestic affairs 'improper' - Henry Puna
Former Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna says he thinks it's "improper" for New Zealand to involve itself in the "domestic affairs" of the island nation and issues between the two countries… Audio
Death toll rises in New Caledonia
French security forces are still struggling to restore law and order in New Caledonia four days into widespread unrest in the capital Noumea. Audio
The Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Henry Puna
The Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum has labeled COP 28 a 'disappointment'. Audio
'Time will tell if the US follows through': Henry Puna
'Time will tell if the US follows through with Pacific funding pledges' - PIF Secretary General. Audio
'Pacific leaders are committed to holding Japan to account'
'Pacific leaders are committed to holding Japan to account': PIF secretary-general. Audio
Pacific's relationship with the Aussies is a 'work in progress'
Henry Puna says Pacific's relationship with the Aussies is a 'work in progress'. Audio
Pacific unity restored - Leaders look to the future
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders on Friday in Fiji reaffirmed their commitment to uphold and implement the Suva Agreement during what has been called the most significant meeting for Pacific regionalism… Audio
Forum welcomes NZ climate aid boost ahead of COP26
Pacific Islands Forum welcomes New Zealand's climate aid boost heading into COP26. Audio
Puna speaks on crises in Samoa, Fiji and keeping Forum united
We speak with the secretary general of the Pacific Islands Forum about regional crises, Covid-19 and Pacific geopolitics. Audio
The Pacific Forum's new head calls for unity
The new Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum Henry Puna at his first press conference since taking up the role says he'll champion solidarity and unity within the pre-eminent regional… Audio
Micronesian countries threaten to walk from Pacific forum
The leaders of five Micronesian countries are threatening to pull out of the Pacific Islands Forum is their nominee isn't chosen to lead the organisation. Audio
Cooks leader steps aside - eyes new goals
The Cook Islands leader for the past ten years stands down in an orderly transition of power. Audio
Cook Islands holds state memorial service for Dr Joe Williams
The former Cook Islands prime minister, Joe Williams, has been hailed as a national hero at state memorial service in Rarotonga. Audio
Battle heats up in three-way contest for PIF secretary-general
The race to become the next Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum is heating up, with three candidates in the race to head the regional group. Audio
Enthusiasam for NZ travel bubble into the Pacific dampens
The confirmation of new Covid-19 cases in New Zealand and the associated administrative bungles has dampened some enthusiasm for a travel bubble with the Pacific. Audio
New NZ Covid-19 cases dampen Pacific bubble hopes
The confirmation of new Covid-19 cases in New Zealand - and the associated administrative bungles - has dampened some enthusiasm for a travel bubble with the Pacific.
But it's also further… Audio
Cook Islands PM to stand down
The Cook Islands prime minister Henry Puna has announced that he plans to step down in September, declaring that he's putting his name forward to become the next Secretary General of the Pacific… Audio
Te Maeva Nui comes to NZ for the first time
The Cook Islands' biggest cultural festival has come to New Zealand for the first time since its inception more than 50 years ago. Audio
Indonesia has much to offer the Cooks, Puna
The Cook Islands prime minister says there's plenty on offer in the country's fledgling friendship with Indonesia. Audio
