Sam Sachdeva

NZ's role in helping the Pacific deal with severe weather was on display in Nuku'alofa – along with criticism of oil and gas exploration like that being done by the new Government

As Pacific nations – and the head of the UN – ask for more climate funding, can NZ maintain its current levels as a fiscal cliff approaches?

As Pacific leaders prepare for their annual forum retreat, the debate over decolonisation and self-determination in New Caledonia looms large

An array of countries showed interest in the Pacific as leaders met – but while the US and China battle for influence, there are glimmers of hope for Great Power cooperation, Sam Sachdeva writes from Nuku'alofa

A Pacific forum week largely devoid of surprises faced a late flare-up, while Christopher Luxon's low-key debut still leaves questions about NZ's future role

A new report from intelligence officials lays out the major threats to New Zealand's security, and though much of the information will not come as a surprise, the continued increase in candour is a notable trend