Environment • TongaPacific urged to protect 'whale highways' that link the region's watersLeaders, scientists and advocates want countries to work together to protect the ocean routes used by whales, tuna, turtles and other marine life. Cedric TausingaWed, 02 Sep
Business • Palau • Fiji • Solomon IslandsPalau tourism boom drives expansion of Australia air linkA surge in visitors is helping drive the Palau Paradise Express extension, with Qantas adding a second weekly Brisbane-Koror flight from December.Thomas Tarurongo Wynne in PalauWed, 02 Sep
Business • Fiji • Cook Islands • Solomon IslandsFiji's tourism tax puts Pacific air links under pressure, experts warnA five per cent levy is being criticised by travel groups as airlines and destinations face pressure to keep travellers moving across the Pacific.PMN NewsMon, 24 Aug
Community • Vanuatu • FijiAncient DNA reveals how waves of migration shaped the PacificNew research using 72 ancient genomes gives a clearer picture of how people moved through Vanuatu, Fiji and Tonga over the past 3000 years.Christine RovoiWed, 19 Aug
Pacific Region • Papua New GuineaPNG leader backs cabinet minister's criticism of taxpayer-funded overseas tripsPrime Minister James Marape says William Bando made a "fair call" after criticising large overseas delegations and the PM is urging greater accountability for taxpayer-funded travel.Christine RovoiTue, 14 Jul
BusinessHoliday Blow: Air NZ axes regional flights right as winter and school break beginsPacific families planning to travel for the July school holidays are facing a massive squeeze, as Air New Zealand axes thousands of seats across the regions due to sky-high fuel costs.Christine RovoiFri, 01 May
Pacific Region • Papua New Guinea • ChinaMarape’s China visit puts spotlight on ‘grass that feeds a nation’ and PNG’s push for growthFrom a reunion with the inventor of Juncao to high-level trade talks in Guangdong, Papua New Guinea’s prime minister uses his China visit to push food security, investment, and stronger regional ties.Christine RovoiWed, 29 Apr
CommunityPolice urge drivers to make safety their first priority this weekendWith lives already lost on our roads this year, drivers are urged to slow down, stay alert, and get everyone home safely this ANZAC weekend.PMN NewsSat, 25 Apr
Pacific Region • Middle-East • Cook IslandsPacific aviation under strain as fuel shock raises fears for airline future and cooperationSmall airlines across the region are under growing pressure as a sharp rise in fuel costs puts an already fragile aviation system closer to breaking point. Khalia StrongThu, 23 Apr
Business'We can't afford to get to work': Home support workers rally over fuel crisis in New ZealandLow-paid carers say they are being pushed to breaking point as fuel costs rise, forcing some to choose between feeding their families and getting to clients.Christine RovoiWed, 01 Apr
