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
SummerChristmas under the sun: How Pasifika are celebrating amid rising heat, extreme weatherFrom festive feasts to family gatherings, Pacific communities are adapting their holiday traditions to cope with soaring summer temperatures.Christine RovoiWed, 24 Dec
PoliticsPacific told to rethink ‘friends to all’ approach as region faces rising geopolitical pressureA new report warns Pacific Island countries that the long-held “friends to all” foreign policy is no longer sustainable, urging stronger regional unity as global competition intensifies and climate threats grow.Christine RovoiFri, 12 Dec
EnvironmentPacific youth lead charge on climate action post-COP30Young Pacific leaders are urging world leaders to listen to their voices and prioritise climate action for their communities, sharing lessons from COP30.Khalia StrongFri, 12 Dec
Pacific RegionBeyond Beaches: Story of the Pacific's hidden geology comes to lifeA new UN project is helping Pasifika uncover the true value of their landscapes: from active volcanoes to ancient reefs, exploring geotourism and geoparks.Christine RovoiMon, 08 Dec
