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
PACNEWS SPORTS, 6 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Crusaders run riot over Fijian Drua in historic Christchurch farewell2. MSG PM CUP — Vanuatu to host next year’s MSG PM Cup3. RUGBY — Suva Rugby backs Seruvakula for
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 —
PACNEWS ONE, 3 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. COOKS —NZ security declaration with Cook Islands puts ‘massive limitations’ on China pacts, foreign minister says2.PACIFIC — China pushes back after Cook Islands
Old-age pensions in the Pacific: ensuring dignity in later life
IN Fiji, the Social Pension Scheme is having a huge impact on reducing poverty, with analysis suggesting poverty
PACNEWS THREE, 2 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific Leaders’ 2050 Plan gains ground but gaps remain, Forum report shows2. TONGA — Lopsided deal: Legal analysis raises concerns over Tonga’s deep-sea mining
PACNEWS TWO, 2 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. COOKS — Cook Islands and New Zealand sign defence and security pact, $29.8m funding resumes2. AUST — Australia panel backs defence pact with PNG, moves to formal alliance3. FIJI —
