PACNEWS TWO, 10 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. COOKS — Cook Islands-NZ security pact ‘is about us moving forward as two countries’ – PM Brown2. NEW|CALE — Legal, political tensions shape Kanaky’s path toward
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 THREE, 9 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. NEW|CALE — Concerns over voter access raised as New Caledonia’s municipal elections highlight turnout gaps2. KIRIBATI — Kiribati makes bid for UN women’s body, pushes Pacific
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
Cyclone Maila heads for Papua New Guinea
SEVERE Tropical Cyclone Maila has started to track towards Papua New Guinea after leaving a trail of destruction in
PACNEWS ONE, 8 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Cyclone Maila strengthens to Category 5, batters Solomon Islands and threatens PNG2. FIJI — TC Vaianu slowly moving away from Fiji3. SOL — Solomon Islands Cabinet to
PACNEWS THREE, 7 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — China expands Policing footprint in Pacific as influence grows2. TUVALU — Tuvalu boosts Maritime Security with new Patrol vessel from Japan, UNODC3. PACIFIC— Cyclones
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
PACNEWS ONE, 7 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific locks in first regional strategy to power small business growth2. FIJI — TC Vaianu to pass west of Fiji today34. SOL — Solomon Islands activates National Disaster
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
