HealthWHO Pacific chief links youth mental health crisis to climate stress and online harmsDr Saia Ma’u Piukala says Pacific governments must urgently use sports and physical activity to help tackle rising mental health pressures facing young people across the region.Christine RovoiTue, 26 May
EnvironmentPacific hails historic UN climate vote: Fiji fights to protect statehood from rising seasLeaders, youth activists, and global allies back the world court’s opinion on climate obligations as Fiji warns rising sea levels must not erase Pacific nations’ sovereignty and maritime rights.Christine RovoiMon, 25 May
Pacific Region • Aotearoa New ZealandTraditional wind sails and village funding: Pacific approaches for climate solutionsFrontline ocean advocates are drawing on traditional knowledge and local innovation, from low-carbon shipping prototypes to community-led conservation funding models backed by diaspora support.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 21 May
Environment • SāmoaThe Pacific Heat Stress: Experts warn of hotter classrooms and more extreme weather aheadA Sāmoa study shows rising classroom heat is affecting children as scientists warn a developing El Niño could intensify extreme weather across the Pacific and New Zealand this winter.Christine RovoiTue, 19 May
Politics • Marshall IslandsPacific questions US commitment as tuna treaty pressure growsLeaders are watching Washington closely as nations push for a bigger share of the billions generated from the region’s richest fishery.'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 15 May
Education • VanuatuVanuatu launches container classroom trial to keep learning going after disastersA new disaster-resilient classroom built from shipping containers has opened at a school in Vanuatu, giving students a safer and faster way back to learning after cyclones and earthquakes.Renate RiversWed, 29 Apr
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandBody found identified, police say as flood recovery fund launched for Wellington familiesNZ's capital is coming to terms with the impact of severe flooding this week as a body found during the search in Karori has been formally identified and a $100,000 relief fund to support affected whānau.Christine RovoiThu, 23 Apr
Environment • Palau • Tuvalu • FijiFrom Palau to the wider Pacific: Islands holding on amid rising seasAs climate change drives stronger storms and rising sea levels, communities are preparing for a future where some people may need to move.Christine RovoiTue, 21 Apr
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandState of emergency declared in Wellington Region as flooding worsens and risks growAuthorities have stepped up their response to severe weather across the region, warning more rain could trigger further flooding, slips, and evacuations.PMN NewsMon, 20 Apr
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandEvacuations in capital city as flooding worsens and more rain loomsUp to 100 homes have been evacuated after heavy rain overwhelmed Wellington with warnings more downpours could hit already flooded areas.PMN NewsMon, 20 Apr