Vanuatu

The International Court of Justice was unequivocal about the consequences for countries that make the climate crisis worse. As one of the world's biggest fossil fuel exporters, it puts Australia on notice.

The World Court's climate change decision has been hailed a "planetary scale" win for climate advocates pushing for stronger action against carbon pollution.

The opinion of the International Court of Justice is seen by some as a turning point in international climate law, with judges finding that states affected by global warming could be eligible for reparations.

Demand for kava is growing so large in Australia that Woolworths has started stocking the beverage, known for its calming effects. But Pacific leaders say the crop's success comes with problems.

Pacific Island nations Tonga, Vanuatu and Tuvalu are reported to be facing US travel bans, but officials say they are yet to learn why. 

Vanuatu runs a controversial yet lucrative citizenship-by-investment scheme that critics say has attracted organised criminals and oligarchs.

New research shows that China has emerged as the world's largest debtor for developing nations, which are due to pay back at least $54 billion to Beijing this year.

The ABC went on a multi-country investigation in the Pacific to understand one of the world's worst gender violence crises. What we found was much more complicated than a story about victimhood.

Kava smuggling into the Northern Territory's remote Indigenous communities is on the rise, with local leaders fearing the black market price of the drink is draining family finances and fuelling social problems.

With an exceptional work ethic, intelligence and ability to thrive in various climates, the demand for Australian working dogs is rising internationally.

Port Vila is rebuilding after a magnitude-7.3 earthquake — and residents see an opportunity to increase the city's tourism appeal.

Some residents say Port Vila's reconstruction effort is an opportunity to rethink the city.

A billion-dollar bet on nickel mining gave many New Caledonians hopes of economic prosperity and political independence. But after the market turned, the mine has left behind a ghost town full of broken hearts.

The Nationals leader says the Coalition would work with Pacific countries to "understand their power" with regard to China.

A destructive earthquake came on the back of three cyclones which tore through Vanuatu in 2023.

Vanuatu is one of the most disaster-prone nations on the planet, with cyclones, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. And its people now face an unsettling question: how many disasters can one nation take?

Lalit Modi was the man who founded the lucrative Indian Premier League, then fled India. Now, he's trying to ditch his Indian passport for Vanuatu's. 

Pacific Islanders spending large amounts of money trying to secure Australia's new permanent residency visa say the experience has left them dejected and anxious.

Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets in the Pacific nation of Cook Islands, urging the government to protect its ties with New Zealand. 

Vanuatu's new parliament has elected a new prime minister, as the nation embarks on a major post-disaster rebuilding effort — and as advocates push for better female representation in government.