Pacific leaders want urgent energy, transport rethink
THE Pacific’s biggest regional meeting on energy and transport opened with song, culture and connection.
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PACNEWS THREE, 28 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN— As warheads proliferate, decades old nuclear weapons treaty must evolve, warns UN chief2. PACIFIC — PNG Foreign Minister urges Melanesian unity3. PACIFIC — Pacific Drug
PACNEWS TWO, 28 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Former Samoa PM Fiame warns Pacific future at risk if people can’t ‘stay and have a stake’2. AUST — Australia heads to UN nuclear talks as Thistlethwaite
PACNEWS SPORTS, 28 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Fate of Moana Pasifika raises questions about its relevance to the development of Rugby in Pacific Islands2. RUGBY — Flying Fijians coach role to be advertised3. RUGBY —
PACNEWS ONE, 28 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN — Historic climate shipping deal faces ‘real fight’ as talks restart2. FIJI — Fiji’s third Voluntary National Review to strengthen accountability accelerate SDG: PM Rabuka3.
PACNEWS THREE, 27 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. TUVALU — Tuvalu energy stable but risks remain as Minister Kofe outlines backup plan after emergency2. PACIFIC — How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific3. FIJI
PACNEWS TWO, 27 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — South Pacific islanders strive to rescue their home from toxic legacy2. CNMI — Major disaster declaration granted for CNMI as Sinlaku recovery begins3. PACIFIC — Women seek
PACNEWS ONE, 27 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Rewa high chief warns Fiji ‘undermining our own diplomats’ in foreign policy failure2. NIUE — The cost of living crisis shapes Niue election as voters seek economic relief at
PACNEWS SPORTS, 27 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Chiefs punish Fijian Drua to remain second on Super Rugby ladder2. RUGBY — Coach Glenn Jackson frustrated, as Fijian Drua fall again3. RUGBY — World Rugby chair responds to
PACNEWS THREE, 24 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — France reaffirms commitment to Pacific disaster preparedness with €1 million contribution2. W|PAPUA — Stop selling arms to Indonesia, West Papuans urge Netherlands2. FIJI
PACNEWS TWO, 24 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — Court to decide Solomon Islands PM’s fate on 01 May in Court of appeal showdown2. USA/PNG — U.S, PNG seal US$18 million health dealth to boost disease response under
PACNEWS SPORTS, 24 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Samoa explores Super Rugby Pacific team as focus shifts to more homegrown talent2. RUGBY — Bula Round? How Fiji can host Super Rugby’s big weekend3. RUGBY — Oceania
PACNEWS ONE, 24 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji has fuel, but price pain bites as PM Rabuka roll out $56 million response2. PACIFIC — US$239M Pacific health push targets NCD crisis, 11,000 jobs un regional shake-up3. COOKS
PACNEWS THREE, 23 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN — Long hours, stress and harassment are causing hundreds of thousands of early deaths, says UN labour agency2. AUST — Australia to supply assault rifles to PNG3. FIJI — Defence
PACNEWS SPORTS, 23 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — The end of a short but sweet era for Moana Pasifika2. RUGBY — Moana Pasifika ‘tragedy’ inspires ex-Wallabies captain to consider NRL defection with PNG Chiefs3. RUGBY —
PACNEWS TWO, 23 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SOL — Opposition MP Kenilorea says Solomon Islands facing ‘Constitutional impasse’ as PM loses numbers2. PACIFIC — Pacific countries declare fuel emergency as households worldwide
PACNEWS ONE, 23 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: SOL – POLITICS/COURTS: INDEPTH SOLOMONS PACNEWS 1: Thu 23 Apr 2026 Solomon Islands AG Muria urges Courtof Appeal to set aside order against PM Manele HONIARA, 23 APRIL 2026 (INDEPTH
PACNEWS THREE, 22 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. UN — UN Climate chief says fossil fuel crisis driving global instability2. UN — UN SG Guterres urges countries to ‘unleash the renewables revolution’3. PACIFIC — Tiny Pacific
PACNEWS SPORTS, 22 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — ‘We can do this’: Rejected Super Rugby bidder says it can keep Moana Pasifika going2. RUGBY — Veteran players driving Fijian Drua momentum3. ATHLETICS — PNG and
PACNEWS TWO, 22 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Micronesia pushes UN reform, says Security Council ‘no longer adequately represents today’s world2. UN — UN Secretary-General hopefuls make their case in televised
PACNEWS ONE, 22 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Oceania Anglican Leaders set action Plan on Climate, labour and education2. PACIFIC — Fiji and Pacific on the frontline of ‘hybrid warfare’, says Defence Minister
PACNEWS THREE, 21 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Vanuatu seeks faster access to climate funds as needs outpace delivery2. B/VILLE — Bougainville MP challenges PNG lawmakers to ‘have some guts’ on independence
PACNEWS TWO, 21 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — ‘World will be plunged into deepening insecurity’ without climate action: AOSIS warns2. SOL — Solomon Islands Court of Appeal stalls move to oust PM Manele over
