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 —
PINA
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
PACNEWS ONE, 31 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. MARSH — Marshall Islands declared a state of economic emergency amid global criss2. NIUE — Niue heads to the polls as leadership changes and challenges loom3. SAMOA — Samoa deputy
Investing in Fiji’s Future: FIJI Water Foundation Announces FJ$1.2M Investment for 2026 Classroom Grants Programme
NADI, 31 March, 2026 – The FIJI Water Foundation (FWF) has officially launched its highly anticipated 2026 Classroom Grants
Seeds of Change: Women Leading Conservation in Timor-Leste
International Women’s Day is a global reminder of the important contributions women make to their communities and the
Fiji, Japan sign security assistance agreement
FIJI and Japan today signed a security assistance agreement marking the second round of support under
Solomons PM calls for calm ahead of judicial review
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has promised to abide by a High Court decision on the future of his
A spiritual call for justice echoes across the Pacific
ANIN jitbon mar—a spiritual calling from the islands—set the tone for Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day commemorations in Suva
US$42 million secured for Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu to transform and strengthen climate-resilient and regenerative agriculture
30 March 2026 – Climate change is a key contributor to food, nutrition, and livelihood insecurities across the
Inclusive Agriculture Value Chains: making agriculture systems work better for women
At sunrise across the Pacific’s rural landscapes, women are already at work. They prepare food, organise children for
Former Fijian President passes away
FORMER Fijian President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau has passed away, aged 84. The career soldier, turned
