Kiribati could be close to amending its constitution to stop future governments from switching diplomatic recognition back to Taiwan. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

A legal environmental team is working with a group in Hawaiʻi to sue the U.S. government over an issue in the Pacific Islands. They want to stop the Trump Administrationʻs plan to auction off sections of water surrounding American Samoa for potential deep-sea mining. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

As Hawaiʻi continues to clean up in the aftermath of Hurricane Lala, several countries in the South Pacific are dealing with drought as a result of the climate pattern of El Niño. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

The U.S. Deputy Secretary of State recently met with the Solomon Islands Prime Minister to discuss deepening ties. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

One of the smallest nations in the world announced plans to establish an embassy in Israel.

How fast could you climb a coconut tree? There's a new record in the event — part of a famous sports festival held in Tahiti. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

The new U.S Ambassador to New Zealand is expected to travel to his other diplomatic missions in Niue, the Cook Islands and Samoa soon. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

Australia is seeking to finalize a security deal with the Solomon Islands. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

Australia and Vanuatu sign an agreement blocking China or any other country from building a military base on Vanuatu. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

A research team in Papua New Guinea has discovered a new species of shark that “walks.” HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.