PACNEWS TWO, 3 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Kava exposure cases surge in U.S as Kratom mix raises health risks, CDC warns2. PACIFIC — Brisbane faith communities to pray for Pacific neighbours battling climate change and
PACNEWS SPORTS, 3 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — World Rugby confirms Women in Rugby Careers Programme cohort for 20262. RUGBY LEAGUE — PNG Chiefs entry justified3. RUGBY LEAGUE — Attitude, heritage, purpose
Tokyo, Jakarta building faster than they think
JAPAN has been Indonesia’s largest aid donor for decades. Tokyo has built Jakarta’s MRT system, financed Patimban port, and
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 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
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
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
