News, analysis, and insights from Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands
Phase 3 of the national grid upgrade aims to achieve 100% renewable transmission by 2028, targeting isolated regional communities.
Pacific leaders secure $800M in adaptation funding as sea-level rise accelerates across low-lying atolls and coastal zones.
Regulators initiate stress tests across major lenders as central bank policy adjustments impact mortgage markets across the region.
Marine biologists report coral spawning rates at highest levels in a decade, prompting renewed conservation confidence.
How Canberra's new diplomatic framework is reshaping security partnerships across the South Pacific and altering regional power dynamics.
14 min read • By Elena VossAs rising seas displace communities, legal frameworks lag behind reality. An investigation into relocation policies and humanitarian response.
18 min read • By Dr. James O'ConnorFrom fintech in Auckland to agri-tech in Queensland, the region's startup ecosystem is quietly attracting billions in venture capital.
11 min read • By Sarah Lin