Pacific Region • Fiji • Papua New Guinea • ChinaPacific Eyes' alliance proposal set to lock in intelligence-sharing as China's reach growsThe new pact will link New Zealand, Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Fiji to tackle cyber threats, crime, and foreign interference. But Pacific experts warn it must protect regional sovereignty and data control.Christine RovoiThu, 23 Oct
Pacific Region • Papua New GuineaVatican: Peter ToRot is Papua New Guinea and Melanesia's first saintCanonised alongside six others, the WWII-era martyr was honoured this week for his unwavering faith and resistance to colonial oppression.PMN NewsWed, 22 Oct
Sports • Papua New Guinea • Cook Islands • Tonga • SāmoaKumuls aim to shake up Pacific ChampionshipsA full-strength PNG side's set to make a powerful statement against the Cook Islands this weekend.Christine RovoiTue, 21 Oct
Health • Papua New Guinea • Solomon Islands • VanuatuSave The Children: Climate change poses critical threat to child nutrition in the PacificCyclones, floods, and rising seas are making it harder for families in PNG, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu to access nutritious food.Khalia StrongFri, 17 Oct
Health • Fiji • Papua New Guinea'Urgent action needed': Resurgence of HIV epidemic linked to rising drug use - WHORecent trends indicate a disturbing comeback of HIV/AIDS in parts of the Pacific, as the World Health Organization (WHO) prepares for its 76th Session in Fiji.PMN NewsTue, 14 Oct
Politics • Papua New Guinea • Australia • JapanShifting Strategies: Japanese diplomacy grows as PNG, Australia sign defence agreementAs China’s influence increases across the region, countries like Japan, Australia, and Papua New Guinea are reshaping their policies to respond.Christine Rovoi in TokyoWed, 08 Oct
Pacific Region • Vanuatu • China • Papua New Guinea • Solomon IslandsChina and Vanuatu to strengthen ties with police agreementBeijing is set to improve its presence in the Pacific following a donation of law enforcement equipment valued at over NZ$700,000.Christine RovoiTue, 23 Sep
Pacific Region • Papua New GuineaBougainville elections: Candidates call for halt to vote counting amid concerns over fairnessTheir demand coincides with the Electoral Commission extending the deadline for final results to 6 October after logistical delays.Christine RovoiMon, 22 Sep
Pacific Region • Papua New Guinea • Australia • China • United StatesPNG's sovereignty concerns delay defence deal with Australia amid China tensionsAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to address Beijing’s expanding influence in the Pacific during an important meeting with US President Donald Trump.Christine RovoiThu, 18 Sep
Pacific Region • Papua New GuineaBougainville elections: Early results signal change amid voters' independence hopesThis year's polls reflect public sentiment ahead of a potential referendum on self-rule after a 2020 vote where 98.3 per cent supported separation from Papua New Guinea.Christine RovoiTue, 16 Sep
