PACNEWS ONE, 10 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Kiribati secures UN Women’s seat in historic vote, Minister hails ‘miracle’ win2. PACIFIC — Pacific Political Climate Champions convene to elevate Pacificl eadership
PACNEWS TWO, 9 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PNG — PNG-Australia defence treaty creates jobs, risks amid rising China influence2. SOL — Coalition’s Court challenge a ‘futile exercise’, says Solomons Attorney General Muria
PACNEWS ONE, 9 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. COOKS — Cook Islands declares equal standing in New Zealand security pact: PM Brown2. FIJI — Fiji PM proposes 20 percent pay cut for MPs, Ministers amid fuel uncertainty3 FIJI —
PACNEWS SPORTS, 8 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Meyer was top pick for Flying Fijians job in 20232. RUGBY LEAGUE — FNRL faces scrutiny after chairman’s abuse claim3. RUGBY LEAGUE — K7.4million surplus for
Seven Samoa shipping sailors sacked over meth sales
The matter has been referred to the police for further
PACNEWS TWO, 7 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. NAURU — Nauru passes Constitutional changes, extends Parliament term to four years2. UN — UN80 Initiative enters ‘delivery phase’, as Member States review progress on key work
PACNEWS SPORTS, 7 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Lakapi Samoa appoints Fuimaono Bella Milo as new Manusina head coach2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Social impact programmes continue to expand across the Pacific3. RUGBY — Fijian
Fiji on alert as Vaianu moves through group
HOTELS and resorts in Fiji’s western region have battened down as Tropical Cyclone Vaianu moves through the
PACNEWS THREE, 6 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SAMOA — Vaimauga 3 by-election set for Friday 1st May 20262. FIJI — Fiji braces for heavy rain as Cyclone Vaianu nears category 33. VAN — New RV5 system to identify deceased
PACNEWS TWO, 6 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Japan aims to fill defense ‘vacuum’ in Pacific to counter China2. FIJI — Fiji chiefs push bold constitutional changes, sparking public debate3. FIJI — TD11F
PACNEWS ONE, 6 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. F/POLY — Mass resignations within French Polynesia’s ruling party2. FIJI — Fiji’s Cabinet approves a contingency fund for evacuation of citizens in the Middle East3. PAC —
