ArtsPacific artists are more than just a NZ election afterthought, tutor saysA Pasifika dance researcher says parties need to do more to protect creative livelihoods with funding, cultural identity and the impact of AI at stake.PMN NewsThu, 15 Oct
Health • Solomon IslandsOverseas medical bills for MPs in the Solomon Islands top funding for public patients - reportAn ABC investigation has raised questions about how taxpayer-funded medical care is approved, as a mother waiting for life-saving heart surgery struggles to raise the money for treatment abroad.PMN NewsMon, 12 Oct
Pacific Region • TongaTonga community partnership wins global environmental award From saving food after the 2022 tsunami to installing rainwater, the partnership puts local people in charge of solutions. Khalia StrongFri, 09 Oct
EnvironmentPacific's climate fund lines up over NZ$330m amid calls for actionLeaders say Tuvalu shows what climate finance can do before disaster strikes and the Pacific cannot wait years for money to reach vulnerable communities.Christine RovoiThu, 08 Oct
ArtsPacific screen sector warns funding loss could mean fewer stories from PasifikaThe Pacific Islands Screen Artists says the impact may not be immediate but losing core support could make it harder to build and sustain the Pacific talent needed to get more stories made.PMN NewsMon, 05 Oct
Politics • GuamGuam pushes US to fund infrastructure strained by military buildup in territoryA delegation has presented US federal officials with data showing the pressure on hospitals, utilities, housing and other services as Washington expands US military presence in the Pacific nation.Christine RovoiThu, 24 Sep
Politics • Solomon IslandsTreaty row grows after leaked message links funding and PM's no-confidence motionSolomon Islands Deputy Prime Minister Francis Sade rejects claims the Australian funding talks were politically motivated as the Opposition calls for answers over the proposed deal.Christine RovoiMon, 21 Sep
ArtsTraining the next generation of Pacific festival leaders as funding tightensA new 16-week paid programme is building skills and experience while Creative New Zealand says its investment is not being taken from established festival funding.Khalia StrongThu, 17 Sep
Sports • SāmoaSāmoa sports chief calls for NZ to open doors for athletesTuala Mathew Vaea says New Zealand could help lift Pacific sports by making it easier for athletes to travel, train and compete across the region.Christine RovoiMon, 07 Sep
