Pacific Region • Marshall Islands • Middle-EastPacific ministers confront ‘triple shock’ as global tensions threaten region Finance ministers are meeting in the Marshall Islands as global instability fuels rising energy costs, import prices and food insecurity across the region. Khalia StrongTue, 23 Jun
Pacific Region • Cook IslandsRecord visitors shield Cook Islands from global fuel crisisThe Cook Islands prime minister says tourist numbers are keeping the island nation’s finances strong amid the fuel crisis and recession predictions.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 22 Jun
Pacific Region • FijiPacific leaders turn to solar power as fuel costs bite and energy pressure growsYoung Pacific leaders are being trained in Fiji to build and maintain solar systems. Khalia StrongTue, 09 Jun
PoliticsBudget pressure felt by Pacific, Māori families as health groups warn of ‘missed opportunity’Health and community leaders warn the Government is investing too late while communities continue to struggle with housing, healthcare, and food insecurity.Christine RovoiFri, 29 May
Politics • Aotearoa New ZealandRising energy costs and Budget cuts set to squeeze Pacific families as pressure buildsA Pacific economist warns New Zealand is heading into a short-term economic downturn driven by global energy shocks as community leaders say families are already struggling with the cost-of-living.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 26 May
PoliticsPacific Fuel Fears: Willis warns of crisis pressure on island economiesPacific leaders are concerned about whether they could afford fuel if global prices spike during a major supply disruption, the Finance Minister says.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 12 May
Pacific Region • NiueNiue’s Fuel Shock: The government warns of 150 per cent price surgeJust days before Niueans headed to the polls, the government confirmed a "staged approach" to fuel price hike.PMN NewsSun, 03 May
Pacific Region • Middle-East • Cook IslandsPacific aviation under strain as fuel shock raises fears for airline future and cooperationSmall airlines across the region are under growing pressure as a sharp rise in fuel costs puts an already fragile aviation system closer to breaking point. Khalia StrongThu, 23 Apr
Pacific Region • Solomon Islands • Tonga • PalauPacific on high alert as leaders trigger crisis pact over fuel fearsLeaders activate Biketawa Declaration as rising petrol costs push island nations into emergency measures and force a region-wide response.RNZ PacificSat, 18 Apr
Pacific Region • Vanuatu • Tuvalu • PalauPacific leaders demand real finance as region unites ahead of global fossil fuel conferenceAs the world prepares for landmark talks in Colombia, Pacific nations say funding - not promises - will decide whether they can move away from fossil fuels.Christine RovoiThu, 16 Apr