PACNEWS THREE, 14 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. COOKS — Brown thanks Cook Islands voters after election2. PACIFIC — Pacific Ministers back AI rules and safer digital spaces as connectivity expands3. TUVALU — Tuvalu invites Japan
PACNEWS
PACNEWS TWO, 14 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific Ministers call for stronger financing to tackle gender-based violence2. PACIFIC — New Pacific database tracks US$3.7 billion in maritime investment3. AUST —
PACNEWS SPORTS, 14 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FOOTBALL — ‘Flawed’ funding system keeping smaller nations on sidelines of FIFA civil war2. PACIFIC GAMES — Pacific Games council give Tahiti prep the thumbs-up3. RUGBY —
PACNEWS ONE, 14 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. COOKS — Cook Islands Party poised for fifth consecutive term as preliminary results come in2. PACIFIC — Forum Foreign Ministers call for stronger regional unity as global competition
PACNEWS THREE 13 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific Ministers push stronger fisheries protection and maritime boundaries2. PACIFIC — Forum Foreign Ministers call for urgent capitalisation of PRF, as region targets
PACNEWS TWO 13 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific Foreign Ministers push stronger nuclear language after China missile test2. COOKS — Polling booths open in Cook Islands3. PNG — PNG Government floats idea for
PACNEWS SPORTS, 13 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — ‘Can’t compete’: Super coaches weigh into PNG debate2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Rugby League World Cup pay gap raises fairness concerns3. RUGBY LEAGUE
PACNEWS ONE, 13 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Forum Foreign Ministers call for transparency over Pacific missile tests2. PACIFIC — Marshall Islands backed to host 2029 Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting3. PACIFIC
PACNEWS THREE, 12 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific Foreign Ministers back regional security plan as threats grow more complex2. PACIFIC — Forum Foreign Ministers support stronger Climate push ahead of COP313. PACIFIC
PACNEWS TWO, 12 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific faces “fight for our lives” from triple planetary crisis: SPREP DG2. UN — World marks second warmest July on record3. COOKS — Cost of living, water tariffs,
PACNEWS SPORTS, 12 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Sione Fukofuka appointed Wallaroos coach from 20272. RUGBY LEAGUE — ‘Small countries, big hearts’: To’o excited for first taste of PNG3. RUGBY — Wye
PACNEWS ONE, 12 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. AUST — Australian Foreign Minister Wong tables Ocean of Peace Alliance, Fiji Vuvale Union in Parliament2. PACIFIC — China warns Pacific Islands diplomat not to sour ties over Taiwan3.
PACNEWS THREE, 11 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Cocaine trafficking surge in Pacific region fuels China policing fears, Australia a ‘cash cow’ for cartels2. PACIFIC — CROP and UN leaders strengthen Pacific coordination3.
PACNEWS SPORTS, 11 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — PNG Chiefs sign international star Brian To’o2. FOOTBALL — Late Goals Rescue Auckland City FC3. FOOTBALL — Saiko strikes late in AS Tiga sport success4.
PACNEWS ONE, 11 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. COOKS — Two-way battle: No clear majority as Cook Islands prepares to head to the polls2. PACIFIC — Pacific stands together to strengthen global voice3. PACIFIC — Philippines
PACNEWS THREE 10 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Australia maintains $5.2b Aid Programme as Pacific takes priority2. PACIFIC — Missile test crosses multiple Pacific EEZs3. TONGA — Two by-elections to be held after Tonga
PACNEWS TWO 10 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: SOL — Solomon Islands begins review of security agreement with China2. PACIFIC — Island nation Tuvalu feared tsunami from China missile test3. VAN — Vanuatu PM to meet President over
PACNEWS SPORTS, 10 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. BOXING — PNG boxer Yama defends IBF crown in Auckland2. BOXING — Legacy drives heavyweight’s savage aim to conquer world3. RUGBY — Aaron Mauger eesigns as Flying Fijians
PACNEWS ONE, 10 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Divisions on China missile test threaten to destabilise Pacific Islands Forum2. FIJI — Fiji backs united Pacific stance on missile testing3. PACIFIC — ‘Take note’:
PACNEWS THREE, 07 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Wong backs Pacific led regional security talks, says Forum will shape region’s future2. PACIFIC — Pacific ministers to debate China missile statement as diplomats meet in
PACNEWS TWO 07 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Australian Foreign Minister Wong says Ocean of Peace Alliance builds on Pacific Leaders’ vision for regional security2. PACIFIC — All Pacific Islands Forum Members now linked
PACNEWS SPORTS, 07 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — First Nations & Pasifika XV and Tonga to Make History in Inaugural Kaume’a Ofi Trophy Clash2. RUGBY — Two debutants named in Fijiana side for Springboks Test3. RUGBY
PACNEWS ONE, 07 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Australia pushes for stronger Pacific regionalism at Forum Foreign Ministers meeting2. FIJI — Australia commits FJD$23.5 million to Fiji’s HIV response as Wong backs Vuvale
