PACNEWS THREE, 3 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. NEW|CALE — New Caledonia’s constitutional reform rejected by French National Assembly2. UN — Guterres warns of ‘wider war’ as Middle East conflict enters second month3. MARSH
PINA
PACNEWS TWO, 3 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Kava exposure cases surge in U.S as Kratom mix raises health risks, CDC warns2. PACIFIC — Brisbane faith communities to pray for Pacific neighbours battling climate change and
PACNEWS SPORTS, 3 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — World Rugby confirms Women in Rugby Careers Programme cohort for 20262. RUGBY LEAGUE — PNG Chiefs entry justified3. RUGBY LEAGUE — Attitude, heritage, purpose
PACNEWS ONE, 3 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. COOKS —NZ security declaration with Cook Islands puts ‘massive limitations’ on China pacts, foreign minister says2.PACIFIC — China pushes back after Cook Islands
Tokyo, Jakarta building faster than they think
JAPAN has been Indonesia’s largest aid donor for decades. Tokyo has built Jakarta’s MRT system, financed Patimban port, and
Old-age pensions in the Pacific: ensuring dignity in later life
IN Fiji, the Social Pension Scheme is having a huge impact on reducing poverty, with analysis suggesting poverty
PACNEWS THREE, 2 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific Leaders’ 2050 Plan gains ground but gaps remain, Forum report shows2. TONGA — Lopsided deal: Legal analysis raises concerns over Tonga’s deep-sea mining
Chaotic scenes as French parliament delays New Caledonia debate
IN a chaotic, fast moving situation in Paris, the French government has delayed a scheduled parliamentary debate on New
FNU Foundation Celebrates One Year of Impact, Launches Hub
SUVA, FIJI- The Fiji National University (FNU) Foundation proudly marked its one-year anniversary and launched its fourth
PACNEWS TWO, 2 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. COOKS — Cook Islands and New Zealand sign defence and security pact, $29.8m funding resumes2. AUST — Australia panel backs defence pact with PNG, moves to formal alliance3. FIJI —
New programme KiriLEAD to strengthen civil society engagement and government systems
Tarawa, Kiribati – With the call of a conch shell and collective unveiling of banners, the Governments of Kiribati and
PACNEWS SPORTS, 2 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Senirusi Seruvakula steps in as Acting Coach as Fiji Rugby parts ways with Byrne2. RUGBY — Seruvakula eyes Fijian flair revival with Flying Fijians3. RUGBY — Mataele,
PACNEWS ONE, 2 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SAMOA — Climate risks threaten Samoa’s financial stability, UN report warns2. COOKS — NZ Foreign Minister in Cook Islands for talks as ties under strain3. PACIFIC — UN committee
PACNEWS THREE, 1 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific financial system under threat as banking links shrink, Forum report warns2. FIJI — Referendum flaws put constitution changes at risk3. PAC — Fuel support
PACNEWS TWO, 1 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Forum SG Waqa pushes truth and accountability on nuclear legacy2. NEW|CALE — Thousands take to the streets of Nouméa ahead of French Parliament debate3. SOL — Top
PACNEWS SPORTS, 1 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — World Rugby Nations Cup heads to the Americas in July for inaugural 2026 edition2. RUGBY LEAGUE — PM Marape welcomes PNG Chiefs CEO Peters3. RUGBY LEAGUE — PNG
The last voices: The urgent race to save a piece of Pacific heritage
IN the archives of the Vanuatu Cultural Centre, thousands of magnetic tapes are slowly deteriorating into dust.
Pacific emergency responders to gain accredited logistics training under new SPC–WFP partnership
Suva, Fiji – The Pacific Community (SPC) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have signed a Letter of
Indigenous People Bear the Brunt of Climate Crisis, Says Hawaiian Academic
SUVA, FIJI- Indigenous communities worldwide are on the frontline of the climate crisis, experiencing its impacts
PACNEWS ONE, 1 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji, Australia push Vuvale union to boost security and shape Pacific future2. SOL — Solomons Chief Justice fast-tracks landmark case against PM’s minority rule3. NZ — NZ
PACNEWS THREE, 31 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Climate talks address Pacific’s growing security risks2. PACIFIC — Pacific must defeat corruption to prosper3. NZ — NZ Court rules midwives underpaid in landmark win
PACNEWS TWO, 31 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. AUST — Foreign crew charged after Australian police say ‘smuggling hides’ used in cocaine plot2. B/VILLE — Bougainville Constituent Assembly set to debate final chapters of
PACNEWS SPORTS, 31 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — Storm shock as forward suffers suspected stroke2. RUGBY LEAGUE — PNG Chiefs coach reveals NRL recruitment ambitions3. RUGBY — Radradra: I’m ready to play for
