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![Nauru President David Adeang 'stormed out' during main leaders conference](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Nauru President David Adeang 'stormed out' during main leaders conference
There is trouble in paradise following a dramatic walkout by the Nauru delegation.
![Social media utilised by Pacific Islands Forum to connect with youth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Social media utilised by Pacific Islands Forum to connect with youth
A young Kiwi is helping to show off the PIF via Facebook stories and videos.
![Island nations send special envoys to engage Indonesia on West Papua](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Island nations send special envoys to engage Indonesia on West Papua
The Melanesian Spearhead Group appoints special envoys to "address the West Papua issue".
![Labour’s new deputy leader won’t ‘cast shade’ on incoming government at Pacific Islands Forum](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Labour’s new deputy leader won’t ‘cast shade’ on incoming government at Pacific Islands Forum
Carmel Sepuloni and Gerry Brownlee leave for Rarotonga this morning.
![‘Reunited and refocused’: Baron Waqa arrives at Pacific Islands Forum ready to lead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
‘Reunited and refocused’: Baron Waqa arrives at Pacific Islands Forum ready to lead
The controversial former Nauru president expected to become the next secretary-general.
![Don't 'suck up' all the oxygen: Superpowers warned at Pacific forum](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Don't 'suck up' all the oxygen: Superpowers warned at Pacific forum
Pacific leaders are starting to arrive in Rarotonga for the annual meeting.
![Pasifika community in for 'rough ride' under new Government](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Pasifika community in for 'rough ride' under new Government
Act has said it wants to get rid of the Ministry for Pacific Peoples.
![What to expect from Pacific region’s big political meeting in Rarotonga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
What to expect from Pacific region’s big political meeting in Rarotonga
Leaders remain divided over several key issues heading into next week's meeting.
![Christopher Luxon won't attend Pacific Islands Forum](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Christopher Luxon won't attend Pacific Islands Forum
Carmel Sepuloni and Gerry Brownlee will go in his place.
![Deputy PM downplays China tensions at start of Pacific tour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Deputy PM downplays China tensions at start of Pacific tour
Carmel Sepuloni flew out to the Solomon Islands to strengthen relations with the nation.
![Ardern surprises at Pacific event where leaders warn of climate crisis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Ardern surprises at Pacific event where leaders warn of climate crisis
Jacinda Ardern made a surprise appearance as Pacific leaders warned of crisis.
![Edge of Aotearoa: New Zealand's eight most remote islands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Edge of Aotearoa: New Zealand's eight most remote islands
There are many motu in our patch of the Pacific you might never have heard of.
![Pacific leaders declare 'climate emergency' in unified Forum voice](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Pacific leaders declare 'climate emergency' in unified Forum voice
Unity on display by leaders was in stark contrast to how the week began.
!['Strong agreement' among leaders at Pacific Islands Forum, Ardern says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
'Strong agreement' among leaders at Pacific Islands Forum, Ardern says
Meeting in 2019 had leaders in tears, shouting over Australia's climate change inaction.
![China hits back at Pacific influence claims and US power play](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
China hits back at Pacific influence claims and US power play
Embassy hits back at claims Beijing influenced Kiribati's decision to leave forum.
!['Unprecedented access': US makes push into Pacific Forum as China barred](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
'Unprecedented access': US makes push into Pacific Forum as China barred
"This is... the US seeking to position itself as the partner of choice in the Pacific."
![More Pacific Islands Forum summit leaders pull out](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
More Pacific Islands Forum summit leaders pull out
The number of leaders attending the Pacific Islands Forum summit has dropped further.
![Pacific Islands Forum begins with crisis as Kiribati withdraws](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Pacific Islands Forum begins with crisis as Kiribati withdraws
Forum will give first chance for leaders to discuss China-Solomon Islands agreement.
![Shane Jones: Ardern needs to replenish Pacific kava bowl](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Shane Jones: Ardern needs to replenish Pacific kava bowl
OPINION: Former Pacific Development Ambassador calls for an end to foreign policy drift.
![Why this year's Pacific Islands Forum will be most significant in years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Why this year's Pacific Islands Forum will be most significant in years
China and security concerns set to dominate as Pacific leaders urge climate change action.
![Cook Islands in recovery: Could cobalt and cannabis be part of its future?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Cook Islands in recovery: Could cobalt and cannabis be part of its future?
The Cook Islands is open for business, pleasure, an election and a referendum.