Pacific news: geopolitics, military operations and deep-sea

09:45 am on 23 May 2025

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Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa at the 99th USP Council Meeting in Auckland. 21 May 2025 Photo: RNZ Pacific / Lydia Lewis

Samoa's PM warns of growing geopolitical interest in the Pacific, increased military operations in West Papua, concern over a deep-sea mining frontrunner sidestepping UN oversight and Tonga's kava Committee calls for more support for growers.

Koroi Hawkins is RNZ Pacific Editor