Pacific Region • Fiji • American Sāmoa • Cook Islands • Kiribati • Papua New Guinea • Sāmoa • TongaPacific queens gather in Fiji as pageant spotlight turns on regional issuesOrganisers say the focus is shifting beyond crowns and catwalks to climate change, crime, culture, and the role of Pasifika women in regional leadership.Christine RovoiMon, 09 Feb
Health • Aotearoa New Zealand • American Sāmoa • Cook Islands • Kiribati • Nauru • Sāmoa • TuvaluPacific dengue surge: Travellers urged over protection as regional outbreaks increaseWith some Pacific nations reporting thousands of cases, New Zealand health officials are urging travellers to take mosquito bite prevention seriously to reduce dengue infections recorded upon return.PMN NewsFri, 30 Jan
Environment • Aotearoa New Zealand • KiribatiPolice name Kiribati man found dead in Mahurangi RiverTekanimaeu Arobati's body was found in the river near Warkworth during the weekend, following severe weather across the region.PMN NewsTue, 27 Jan
Environment • Kiribati • Aotearoa New ZealandKiribati man swept away in river found dead after major searchThe tragedy brings a heartbreaking end to the search as police extend their condolences to his family, who are being supported through this difficult time.Christine RovoiSun, 25 Jan
Politics • Kiribati • PalauNZ moves to reset Pacific ties as Peters wraps up regional tourThe Foreign Minister has completed a full sweep of Pacific Islands Forum nations, with the Kiribati stop a signal to renew trust, partnership, and regional unity.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 22 Jan
Environment • KiribatiNZ Police suspend search for Kiribati man swept away into riverThe wife of a man who was swept away in his car at Mahurangi River, north of Auckland, says she is holding out hope that her husband is still alive.Lucy Xia, RNZ JournalistThu, 22 Jan
Pacific Region • Nauru • Papua New Guinea • Tuvalu • KiribatiPacific urged to tackle homelessness as region hosts most stateless people, report revealsMore than half of the world's stateless population lives in Asia-Pacific, which the experts warn leaves children and adults without access to education, healthcare or legal rights.Christine RovoiWed, 14 Jan
Sports • Kiribati • Solomon Islands • Fiji • Papua New GuineaOceania football targets online abuse as Pacific females face world's highest violence ratesThe OFC has launched a campaign to protect women and girls from online abuse, saying digital attacks are adding to already high levels of violence in Pasifika communities.Christine RovoiTue, 25 Nov
Pacific Region • Fiji • Papua New Guinea • Solomon Islands • KiribatiPacific families going hungry: How rising costs, climate change are creating food crisisFrom Fiji’s school children to Pacific communities in New Zealand, food insecurity is growing fast. Climate change, high prices, and weak food systems are making it harder for families to access healthy meals.Christine RovoiTue, 18 Nov
Pacific Region • Kiribati • Solomon IslandsPacific children dying from contaminated water: Campaigns set to shock Kiwis - NGOChildFund NZ has launched confronting initiatives aimed at showing New Zealanders the deadly reality facing tamariki in the region.Christine RovoiMon, 17 Nov
