Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandCyclone Vaianu lashes northern NZ as travel warnings and bridge closure fears growWind gusts of up to 120km/h hit Northland overnight, evacuations carried out, and transport disruptions expected to worsen as the storm moves south.PMN NewsSun, 12 Apr
EnvironmentCommunities cut off, exhausted as cyclones drag on and NZ watches storm's uncertain pathDays of relentless storms have left parts of the Pacific isolated and struggling as attention shifts south with Cyclone Vaianu now tracking towards Aotearoa New Zealand.Christine RovoiThu, 09 Apr
PoliticsPacific cost pressures rise as NZ deepens security ties with USAs Winston Peters steps up security talks with Washington, experts warn rising costs and local needs risk being pushed aside.Renate RiversTue, 07 Apr
Environment • Tonga • Marshall IslandsMapping their future: Tonga, Marshall Islands boost coastal data to tackle climate risksA nationwide survey will give both nations their most detailed coastal data yet, helping them prepare for rising seas, stronger storms, and future disasters.PMN NewsThu, 12 Mar
Pacific Region • FijiAsian Development Bank expands Pacific footprint with Suva hub and new PIF agreementADB is deepening its Pacific engagement having already invested billions of dollars across the region. But who is the bank, how does it work, and what exactly does it do for island nations?Samson SamasoniSat, 21 Feb
Pacific Region2025 among hottest years on record in western Pacific as climate crisis continuesPacific islands face rising temperatures and climate threats as the US withdraws support from regional environment agency SPREP, while China steps in to help fill the gap.PMN NewsSat, 07 Feb
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandNZ on high alert as extreme heat raises early wildfire fearsEmergency services tighten fire restrictions as a powerful summer heatwave dries out vegetation, raises wildfire danger, and disrupts travel.PMN NewsSat, 17 Jan
PoliticsChina maintains Pacific climate support as US labels SPREP ‘wasteful’Beijing has pledged new funding to the Pacific’s main environmental body as uncertainty grows over future donor support.Renate RiversFri, 16 Jan
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandFire danger rises across New Zealand as hot and dry weather returnsPeople are urged to take extreme care this weekend as high temperatures, strong winds, and low humidity raise the risk of wildfires.PMN NewsThu, 08 Jan
Pacific RegionClimate disasters in 2025 impact Pacific children, review findsFloods, cyclones, heatwaves, and droughts disrupted schooling, food security, and safety for children across the Pacific and beyond in 2025.Christine RovoiThu, 01 Jan
