Nauru president urges calm around fuel situation
NAURU’S President David Adeang has called for calm and responsible actions amid growing concerns over fuel supplies affected by the
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PACNEWS ONE, 9 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. COOKS — Cook Islands declares equal standing in New Zealand security pact: PM Brown2. FIJI — Fiji PM proposes 20 percent pay cut for MPs, Ministers amid fuel uncertainty3 FIJI —
After cyclone, Drua brace for Force
THE Fijian Drua are desperate for a win against the Western Force to boost the spirits of the nation, still feeling
Case futile, says Solomons A-G
THE Solomon Islands’ opposition’s attempt to unseat the government through the court system has been described as a futile
Pacific leads fossil fuel treaty push as fuel shocks hit island economies
PACIFIC Island nations are increasing their calls for a global phase-out of fossil fuels, as ministers prepare to
NZ Army and Pacific soldiers dig deep in core soldiering skills competition
NEW Zealand Army soldiers and their Pacific counterparts have been pushed to their limits in a fiercely
Mass resignations rock ruling French Polynesia party
A GROUP of 14 young members of French Polynesia’s Territorial Assembly has resigned from the ruling Tavini Huiraatira
Cyclone Maila heads for Papua New Guinea
SEVERE Tropical Cyclone Maila has started to track towards Papua New Guinea after leaving a trail of destruction in
PACNEWS THREE, 8 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN— World held hostage by reliance on fossil fuels, Christiana Figueres warns – and climate health impacts are ‘mother of all injustices’2. PACIFIC — New Zealand asks US to send
PACNEWS TWO, 8 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — As Pacific nations queue for petrol, ministers gather to chart a fossil-fuel-free future2. TONGA — Convicted Tongan Finance Minister still active as PM’s Office welcomes
PACNEWS SPORTS, 8 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Meyer was top pick for Flying Fijians job in 20232. RUGBY LEAGUE — FNRL faces scrutiny after chairman’s abuse claim3. RUGBY LEAGUE — K7.4million surplus for
PACNEWS ONE, 8 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Cyclone Maila strengthens to Category 5, batters Solomon Islands and threatens PNG2. FIJI — TC Vaianu slowly moving away from Fiji3. SOL — Solomon Islands Cabinet to
IMF greenlights $USD216 million for PNG
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have established a preliminary agreement
Tonga PM warns of ‘unknown territory’ amid global fuel crisis
TONGA’S Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua has warned the country could be heading into unknown territory as tensions in the Middle East
Strengthening Tuvalu’s maritime sovereignty
TUVALU has increased its coastal patrol facilities as Pacific countries battle with protection of their porous borders
Seven Samoa shipping sailors sacked over meth sales
The matter has been referred to the police for further
PACNEWS THREE, 7 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — China expands Policing footprint in Pacific as influence grows2. TUVALU — Tuvalu boosts Maritime Security with new Patrol vessel from Japan, UNODC3. PACIFIC— Cyclones
PACNEWS TWO, 7 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. NAURU — Nauru passes Constitutional changes, extends Parliament term to four years2. UN — UN80 Initiative enters ‘delivery phase’, as Member States review progress on key work
PACNEWS SPORTS, 7 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Lakapi Samoa appoints Fuimaono Bella Milo as new Manusina head coach2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Social impact programmes continue to expand across the Pacific3. RUGBY — Fijian
PACNEWS ONE, 7 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific locks in first regional strategy to power small business growth2. FIJI — TC Vaianu to pass west of Fiji today34. SOL — Solomon Islands activates National Disaster
PACNEWS THREE, 6 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SAMOA — Vaimauga 3 by-election set for Friday 1st May 20262. FIJI — Fiji braces for heavy rain as Cyclone Vaianu nears category 33. VAN — New RV5 system to identify deceased
PACNEWS TWO, 6 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Japan aims to fill defense ‘vacuum’ in Pacific to counter China2. FIJI — Fiji chiefs push bold constitutional changes, sparking public debate3. FIJI — TD11F
PACNEWS SPORTS, 6 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Crusaders run riot over Fijian Drua in historic Christchurch farewell2. MSG PM CUP — Vanuatu to host next year’s MSG PM Cup3. RUGBY — Suva Rugby backs Seruvakula for
