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 —
Development
New programme KiriLEAD to strengthen civil society engagement and government systems
Tarawa, Kiribati – With the call of a conch shell and collective unveiling of banners, the Governments of Kiribati and
PACNEWS SPORTS, 2 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Senirusi Seruvakula steps in as Acting Coach as Fiji Rugby parts ways with Byrne2. RUGBY — Seruvakula eyes Fijian flair revival with Flying Fijians3. RUGBY — Mataele,
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 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
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 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
New infrastructure initiatives to elevate Fiji’s tourism appeal
MODERNISING aviation infrastructure is central to unlocking new tourism opportunities and regional
PACNEWS THREE, 27 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji leads in tertiary education but faces pressure on jobs and quality: UNESCO report2. UN — 273 million out of school3. PACIFIC — Pacific Ministers position regional
PACNEWS TWO, 27 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. NZ/TUV — New Zealand pledges $20 million to Tuvalu, leaders agree to an eventual treaty2. COOKS — Cook Islands govt urged to act as New Zealand funding freeze drags on3. FIJI —
PACNEWS ONE, 27 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — New Solomon Islands Opposition Coalition seeks Court ruling on Political deadlock2. NZ/TUVALU — Tuvalu, NZ deepen ties as PM Teo calls for cautious approach to deep sea mining3.
PACNEWS THREE, 26 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN — UNEP pushes to host BBNJ Secretariat as talks enter critical phase2. PACIFIC — PSIDS push for strong, accountable Ocean governance at BBNJ talks in New York3. FIJI — USP study
PACNEWS TWO, 26 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Think tank report says U.S military treats Guam as a ‘disposable asset’2. PACIFIC — Pasifika Communities University flags funding challenge, pushes community model to
PACNEWS SPORTS, 26 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — ‘Ikale Tahi prop Latu set for Super Rugby Pacific debut – Moana Pasifika2. RUGBY — Umaga eyes strong finish with ‘struggling’ Moana Pasifika before All Blacks
PACNEWS ONE, 26 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Scholars warn Micronesia in the crossfire as militarisation rises2. PACIFIC — Pasifika Communities University targets student success with Pacific-led learning model3. PACIFIC
PACNEWS THREE, 25 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific faces ‘Polycrisis’ as Security pressures intensify — Forum report2. PACIFIC — Pacific islands urged to pool traditional knowledge and diverse practices to provide
PACNEWS TWO, 25 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pasifika Communities University positions Pacific knowledge at the centre of higher education2. PACIFIC — Scientists endorse restoration of commercial fishing in Pacific
PACNEWS ONE, 25 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — WCPFC report shows record Pacific tuna catch, warns of climate change risks2. TONGA — Tonga PM welcomes U.S deal to explore deep-sea minerals amid environmental concerns3.
PACNEWS THREE, 24 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SAMOA — Samoa deputy PM loses seat after Court finds corrupt practices2. PACIFIC — Western Pacific governments urged to speed up action to end TB in the region3. PACIFIC — Climate
People before profit
SOLOMON Islands is reshaping its tourism sector, putting people, culture, and sustainability at the heart of
PACNEWS TWO, 24 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UK — Commonwealth SG warns global debt crisis threatens ‘survival’ of Small States2. ACP — OACP SG appoints Katalaina Sapolu of Samoa as Assistant SG for global operations3. PACIFIC
