Environment • Marshall Islands • PalauPacific draws a hard line on 1.5°C and says relocation not an optionAs COP31 debates what happens if the world goes beyond the climate limit, Pacific leaders warn there is no easy way back for communities.PMN NewsThu, 12 Nov
EnvironmentChris Bowen promises Pacific 'heart of the negotiations' at COP31 Moana Pavilion opens at the UN climate change conference as Australia and Fiji’s climate change ministers call for oceans and fairer climate finance to be priorities for small island states. Elenoa TuragaiviuWed, 11 Nov
Environment • Solomon IslandsPacific island nation has climate money but not the machinery to get it to communities fastOver NZ$200m in climate finance is secured but Solomon Islands still relies on foreign organisations to manage much of the money while ministers warn disaster funding must arrive before it is too late.PMN NewsWed, 11 Nov
EnvironmentPacific puts Australia on notice as COP31 opens in TürkiyeAs Australia takes charge of the climate negotiations in Antalya, Pacific countries are demanding action on fossil fuels, climate finance and the 1.5°C target.Christine RovoiTue, 10 Nov
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandStorms lash North Island as voters head to polls in final hours of NZ's general electionFlooding, a collapsed roof and dangerous driving conditions have been reported as severe thunderstorms sweep across the North Island, with polling closing at 7pm.PMN NewsSat, 07 Nov
EnvironmentSevere thunderstorms hit Auckland as heavy rain sweeps southA warning is in place for Tāmaki Makaurau and Kaipara as NZ heads into the final hours of voting with rain bringing a risk of flash flooding.PMN NewsFri, 06 Nov
Environment • Fiji • SāmoaPacific warns climate change promises mean little without the money needed to deliver themLeaders are heading to COP31 with a hard message for wealthy nations as rising temperatures threaten tuna, reefs and economies across the region.PMN NewsThu, 05 Nov
Environment • VanuatuPowerful earthquakes continue off northern Vanuatu overnightSeismic activity continues into Sunday following a powerful magnitude 6.9 tremor, with authorities confirming an earlier tsunami threat has passed.PMN NewsSat, 24 Oct
Environment • Sāmoa • Palau • Solomon IslandsEl Niño tightens grip on Pacific as authorities warn of drought and extreme weatherMeteorological agencies across the Pacific are warning of the impacts the 2026-2027 El Niño will bring, with several countries already reporting drought conditions and water shortages.Lachlan EddieFri, 23 Oct
Environment • VanuatuCoastal communities breathe sigh of relief as 6.3 magnitude quake strikes off VanuatuEmergency agencies confirm no tsunami threat following an offshore tremor in the northern waters of the archipelago.PMN NewsTue, 20 Oct
