Pacific Region • FijiMiss Fiji row erupts as current, former queens speak out weeks before Pacific Islands pageant A contract dispute that sidelined Miss Fiji Dr Peggy Ravusiro has triggered public backlash and raised questions about transparency and governance as the country prepares to host the regional contest.Christine RovoiWed, 14 Jan
Pacific Region • Fiji • Tonga • Tuvalu • VanuatuPacific travellers face high costs and strict rules under US visa bond expansionFiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu are among the island nations affected by the new requirements taking effect this month.Christine RovoiTue, 13 Jan
Pacific Region • Solomon Islands • Fiji • Vanuatu • Papua New GuineaPacific Warned: Global powers will act if island nations remain weakAdvocates say recent US military action in Venezuela is a warning for the Pacific: strengthen governance and reduce reliance on foreign powers.Christine RovoiThu, 08 Jan
Summer • Cook Islands • Fiji • Aotearoa New Zealand • AustraliaPacific adventures lead Kiwi summer travel plans, new data showsNew Zealanders are booking both nearby Pacific escapes and dynamic city breaks, with strong demand for short-haul trips across Asia-Pacific.Christine RovoiFri, 02 Jan
Law & Order • Australia • FijiFiji community mourns after Sydney stabbing leaves two people deadTwo Fijian nationals have died, with a former partner charged with murder as police investigate what they believe was a domestic violence incident. Christine RovoiTue, 30 Dec
Pacific Region • Fiji • United StatesUS warns Fiji over human trafficking concerns linked to Grace Road GroupFiji risks being placed on the lowest rung of Washington's Trafficking in Persons report unless action is taken over alleged forced labour and abuse linked to the Korean group, an OCCRP report says.Christine RovoiWed, 17 Dec
Law & Order • Papua New Guinea • Fiji • Australia • Aotearoa New ZealandPacific leaders call for unity after Bondi attackFiji and PNG have condemned the deadly Sydney beach shooting that targeted the Jewish community.PMN NewsTue, 16 Dec
Pacific Region • FijiAfter 186 years, a Fijian chief comes homeRo Veidovi Logavatu, who was taken overseas by American naval officers, has been laid to rest in Fiji.PMN NewsMon, 15 Dec
Pacific Region • Fiji • Papua New Guinea • SāmoaLineup for Miss Pacific almost complete after Fiji, PNG crown queensMiss Pacific Islands 2025, Litara Ieremia-Allan from Sāmoa, was in Suva for the Miss Fiji 2025 crowning this weekend, celebrating the region’s upcoming contestants for next year’s pageant in Nadi.PMN NewsSun, 14 Dec
Health • FijiFiji on measles alert ahead of festive travel season, govt warnsResidents and visitors are urged to ensure full MMR vaccination as measles cases rise in New Zealand and Australia, risking imported infections.PMN NewsWed, 10 Dec
