PACNEWS THREE, 19 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN — Tonga nominates Ecuadorian diplomat in race to be next UN chief2. USA — U.S sued as it pushes to auction massive tracks of water around American Samoa3. PACIFIC — Pacific
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PACNEWS TWO, 19 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — China dismisses Palau President’s missile test claims as Pacific leaders prepare to discuss issue2. PACIFIC — Winston Peters urges Pacific leaders to put economic growth at
PACNEWS SPORTS, 19 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Nakarawa returns home to join Fijian Drua2. FOOTBALL — OFC Men’s Champions League 2026 will be held in Ba on Wednesday3. BADMINTON — Pacific representatives
PACNEWS ONE, 19 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — ‘Regional ownership matters most,’ Pacific foreign ministers say amid fragile bloc unity2. COOKS — Cook Islands election gives Brown powerful majority as Mangaia MPs join
PACNEWS TWO, 18 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. TONGA — Tongan leader backs ‘renewed blood’ as three ministers join Cabinet2. USA/FIJI — Alleged US$165 million crypto Ponzi scheme mastermind deported from Fiji to U.S3. PACIFIC
PACNEWS SPORTS, 18 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — Fiji formally joins landmark Pacific Rugby League Partnership2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Young players are key to ARLC’s long term plans in Fiji3. RUGBY LEAGUE
PACNEWS ONE, 18 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Key Pacific leader pushes for ‘united front’ against China’s missile tests2. PACIFIC — Former Forum SG Taylor calls for Pacific leadership grounded in culture and
PACNEWS THREE, 17 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Human rights groups urge Tuvalu and Ireland to put rights at centre of fossil fuel transition talks2. SOL — Solomon Islands shapes first national response to climate Loss
PACNEWS TWO, 17 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PNG — Papua New Guineans to start serving in Australian defence force2. PALAU — PIF 2026: Palau prepares for a Pacific meeting shaped by regional divisions3. VAN — Former Vanuatu
PACNEWS SPORTS, 17 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — ‘He’s our leader’: Bati hoping for Tui boost as Navale returns2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Slam dunk: Bula using basketball background to attract U.S fans3.
PACNEWS ONE, 17 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. TONGA — Tonga appoints three new Ministers2. COOKS — Mangaia trio boosts Cook Islands Party bid for supermajority3. HAWAII — Hurricane poised to hit Hawaii as El Nino stirs
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 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.
