PACNEWS TWO 15 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — NZ’s Pacific Islands Forum budget could face a $10m squeeze, OIA reveals2. TUVALU — Tuvalu calls for stronger UN support to tackle Pacific security threats3. SOL — Dr
PACNEWS
PACNEWS SPORTS, 15 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — ‘Our Origin’: Tonga veteran targets revenge on Samoa2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Samoa welcomes Australia-backed multi-million-dollar Rugby League deal3.
PACNEWS ONE, 15 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — China does not seek ‘sphere of influence’’ in ties with Pacific Island nations, foreign minister says2. PNG — Former PNG Opposition leader among new ministers3. VAN
PACNEWS THREE 14 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. VAN — Vanuatu Government turns to independence pioneers after Matthew-Hunter talks stall2. PALAU — Palau ramps up security, lodging plans as 55th PIFLM nears3. PACIFIC — Peace
PACNEWS TWO 14 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Dr Aqorau questions whether military expansion fits Pacific’s Ocean of Peace vision2. PACIFIC — UN warns Pacific digital boom opening door to cybercrime3. PACIFIC —
PACNEWS SPORTS, 14 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — ‘I won’t back flip’: Samoa star reveals plan for Cup2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Jarome Luai to leave Wests Tigers at end of season3. RUGBY — PM Rabuka
PACNEWS ONE, 14 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Australia’s Assistant Minister for Pacific Island Affairs says China missile test was ‘destabilising’ as Pacific leaders speak out2. UN — UN readies US$100 million as
PACNEWS THREE, 13 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific strategy targets bigger share of Climate finance by 20302. PACIFIC — Tongan PM says China missile test has ‘caused a stir, created tension’3. TUVALU — Tuvalu
PACNEWS TWO, 13 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific Civil Society condemns China ICBM test, urges leaders to reject all military build-up2. AUST — China officials warned over ‘provocative’ missile test3.
PACNEWS SPORTS, 13 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — ‘Rugby league can be a religion in Tonga’: Legacy of 300-game stars2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Tonga can dare to dream after rugby league investment3. RUGBY
PACNEWS ONE, 13 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific Islands reject missile test in ‘blue continent’2. VAN — Vanuatu urged to strengthen defences against rising Pacific drug threat3. COOKS — Cook
PACNEWS THREE, Friday 10 July 2026
In this bulletin: 1. NEW|CALE — Pro-France Virginie Ruffenach elected New Caledonia Congress president2. PACIFIC — NZ must consider cost of joining Pacific defence alliance3. FIJI — Former coup leader
PACNEWS TWO, Friday 10 July 2026
In this bulletin: 1. VAN — Chiefs demand PM Napat resign over Nakamal name2. VAN — Bilateral negotiations over, time for next step – Vanuatu’s DPM3. PACIFIC — U.S declares public health
PACNEWS SPORTS, Friday 10 July 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FOOTBALL — Moresby’s hosting duties for OFC U16 championships2. RUGBY — Fiji must be smarter against England: Coach3. RUGBY — Flying Fijians make changes for England clash4.
PACNEWS ONE, Friday 10 July 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — China’s ballistic missile launch was a message for the U.S2. PACIFIC — NZ to discuss joining Fiji-Australia alliance3. FIJI — Fiji military urged to review pregnancy
PACNEWS THREE, 09 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific opposition grows: Tuvalu, Palau and Vanuatu condemn China missile test2. PNG — Marape calls for the Pacific to remain an Ocean of Peace3. SOL — Solomon Islands PM
PACNEWS TWO, 09 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Australia’s PM pressured to confront China over missile test2. PACIFIC — Pacific pushes back after Chinese missile test backfires3. PACIFIC — ‘We are family
PACNEWS ONE, Thursday 9 July 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Historic PNG-Australia Pukpuk Treaty comes into force2. TUVALU — Tuvalu PM condemns China’s missile test, uges powers to keep Pacific free of Military threats3. VAN
PACNEWS THREE 08 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. AUST — Aust PM to host series of Pacific leaders’ meetings in Queensland2. PACIFIC — CROP heads discuss 2050 strategy, energy crisis and COP31 preparations3. FIJI — Fiji’s
PACNEWS TWO 08 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL/AUST — Australia, Solomon Islands begin talks on comprehensive treaty as Albanese announces education package2. TONGA — Tonga ratifies CTBT, completing Treaty universalisation in
PACNEWS SPORTS, 08 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — Rugby League World Cup 2026: 100 Days to Go2. RUGBY — Vakatawa close to making Test comeback with Fiji3. RUGBY — FRU chairman demands accountability4. RUGBY —
PACNEWS ONE, 08 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Forum Chair Wale protests China’s missile test in the Pacific2. PACIFIC — PNG PM Maape calls on global superpowers to halt missile tests after Chinese launch3. AUST
PACNEWS THREE 07 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific Elders warn against external influence in regional security2. SOL — Australia chases next Pacific treaty after Fiji win3. PACIFIC — Nuclear-capable missile fired
