Pacific Region • VanuatuPacific leaders to meet in Vanuatu as fuel crisis hits island nations hard Ministers will gather in Port Vila next week to tackle rising fuel costs and shortages linked to the Iran war, while pushing for a faster shift away from fossil fuels.Christine RovoiFri, 10 Apr
Pacific RegionFrom American Sāmoa to the Moon: How Dr Christina Koch's path inspires Pacific youthThe first woman to travel into deep space carries a special connection to the Pacific and shows young Pasifika scientists that even the sky isn’t the limit.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 09 Apr
Pacific Region • Tuvalu • Tonga • Vanuatu • FijiMicroplastics found in Tuvalu fish highlight threat to Pacific dietsEven remote nations are not immune to ocean pollution with new research revealing tiny plastics in the fish that communities rely on for food.Christine RovoiThu, 09 Apr
Pacific RegionPacific families hit hardest as fuel surge drives up cost of livingNew analysis shows households across the region are being hit up to six times harder than New Zealand as global tensions raise fuel and food prices.Renate RiversWed, 08 Apr
Pacific Region • New CaledoniaNew Caledonia left in limbo as France MPs reject reform planThe Pacific territory faces more uncertainty after the French National Assembly blocked key changes as pro-independence leaders call for a “reset”.Christine RovoiWed, 08 Apr
Pacific Region • FijiFiji chiefs push bold constitutional changes, sparking public debateCalls to restrict the name “Fijian”, scrap secularism, and expand traditional authority have drawn both support and concern.Christine RovoiTue, 07 Apr
Pacific Region • FijiFijians rush to fill tanks as fuel prices spike overnight across nationFamilies and commuters scrambled at petrol stations after a surprise price increase, highlighting how Pacific nations are exposed to global oil shocks.PMN NewsWed, 01 Apr
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands power struggle intensifies as High Court fast-tracks constitutional challengeA legal bid to force Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to call Parliament is being accelerated, with the Chief Justice telling local media the case is of “public importance”.Christine RovoiTue, 31 Mar
Pacific Region • Tonga • FijiPacific soldiers and NZ troops go head‑to‑head, side-by-side in toughest skills challenge to dateFor the first time, soldiers from Tonga joined the tough 1st (NZ) Brigade Skill at Arms competition - a three‑day test of endurance, teamwork, and core soldiering that strengthens regional defence ties.PMN NewsTue, 31 Mar
Pacific Region • Northern Mariana Islands • Fiji • SāmoaPacific nations urged to stay calm as global fuel crisis continues to biteAmid soaring oil prices from the Middle East conflict, Pacific governments warn against panic buying and urge communities to prepare responsibly.Christine RovoiMon, 30 Mar
