Pacific Region • FijiFiji army chief says military must take responsibility after man's death in custody Commander Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai says accountability must be upheld following the death of Jone Vakarisi in military custody.Christine RovoiMon, 11 May
Pacific Region • FijiFears for missing Fiji fishermen as boat found and search shifts to recovery, officials sayFamilies have been told there are no survivors after a missing fishing boat was found semi-submerged off northern Fiji, marking a heartbreaking turn in the search.Christine RovoiWed, 29 Apr
CommunityFrom Nuku'alofa to Wellington, Pacific service at the heart of ANZAC remembranceA young sailor returning home to Tonga for Anzac Day highlights a shared Pacific story of service and sacrifice as recognition grows across the region and new generations carry the legacy forward. Khalia StrongFri, 24 Apr
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandHeavy rain batters northern Aotearoa as landslides force road closures, evacuationsFresh weather warnings remain in place across the upper North Island with homes evacuated near Auckland after a major slip as emergency services warn of delays during strike action on Friday.PMN NewsFri, 24 Apr
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandState of emergency lifted in parts of Wellington Region as flood response easesUpper Hutt, Porirua and Kāpiti Coast stand down, but emergency powers remain across the wider region as recovery continues.PMN NewsTue, 21 Apr
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandWellington flood crisis eases as rain warning downgraded but disruption continuesA red rain warning has been downgraded to orange after heavy rain brought Wellington to a standstill. Flights cancelled, a state of emergency in place, and residents clean up as conditions slowly improve.PMN NewsTue, 21 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
Pacific Region • Fiji • TongaFiji cruise ship retires after reef grounding ends 22-year serviceThe MV Fiji Princess will not return to service after running aground near Monuriki Island with the operator confirming its retirement.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
