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 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, 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 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 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 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 —
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 THREE, 1 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific financial system under threat as banking links shrink, Forum report warns2. FIJI — Referendum flaws put constitution changes at risk3. PAC — Fuel support
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 ONE, 1 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji, Australia push Vuvale union to boost security and shape Pacific future2. SOL — Solomons Chief Justice fast-tracks landmark case against PM’s minority rule3. NZ — NZ
