Business • Aotearoa New Zealand • New Caledonia • Solomon IslandsTravellers warned as global Airbus 320 recall disrupts Pacific flightsThe safety alert for the aircraft is causing delays and cancellations as the festive travel season begins. Air NZ, Aircalin, and Jetstar have reported disruptions.Christine RovoiMon, 01 Dec
Language & Culture • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands Pidgin celebrated across NZ: Academic says it links culture and communityGordon Nanau reflects on how the language carries identity, belonging, and culture, while the diaspora marks the week with ceremonies, music, and cultural activities.PMN NewsFri, 28 Nov
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
Language & Culture • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islanders in New Zealand invite Kiwis to celebrate and protect the languageCommunity leaders say it’s a chance to keep Pijin alive and share the pride of Solomon Islands identity.PMN NewsSun, 23 Nov
Politics • Solomon Islands • AustraliaSupport growth not just security, PM of Solomon Islands urges AustraliaJeremiah Manele warns Pacific nations cannot wait for development while regional powers focus on strategic competition.Christine RovoiThu, 20 Nov
Health • Solomon Islands • Sāmoa • Fiji • TongaPacific island nations unite to fight dangerous mosquitoes after big dengue fever outbreakHealth teams from 16 nations met in Honiara to build stronger surveillance skills and protect communities from rising mosquito-borne disease threats.PMN NewsWed, 19 Nov
Pacific Region • Vanuatu • Fiji • Sāmoa • Solomon IslandsPacific nations push to modernise colonial-era laws before political change erases progressAcross the Pacific, communities are calling for outdated laws, covering land, mining, and resources, to be updated.Christine RovoiTue, 18 Nov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
Pacific Region • Nauru • Solomon Islands • Fiji • Kiribati • SāmoaAustralia’s Pacific aid scrutinised as missing documents, corruption claims raise concernsAudits reveal gaps in oversight of taxpayers’ billions in regional funding and highlight the need for clearer reporting and stronger transparency to ensure aid reaches the communities it is meant to help.Christine RovoiTue, 11 Nov
