PNG's MPs have been debating whether to ratify Bougainville's vote for independence (Source: RNZ)
Insight · 9 June 2026

Pacific happenings

Join us as we look back over what has been making news in the Pacific islands region in the last couple of weeks... Author: Dr Tess Newton Cain

Hon. Matthew Wale, MP Peter – Solomon Islands Leader of the Opposition and a potential candidate for the Prime Minister position. Source: Facebook.
Insight · 12 May 2026

Pacific happenings

Join us as we look back over what has been making news in the Pacific islands region in the last couple of weeks... Author: Dr Tess Newton Cain

Prime Minister and Defence Minister Hon. James Marape announcing an independent investigation and reforms to the Papua New Guinea Defence Force recruitment (Source: Department of Prime Minister and National Executive Council)
Insight · 29 April 2026

Pacific happenings

Join us as we look back over what has been making news in the Pacific islands region in the last couple of weeks... Author: Dr Tess Newton Cain

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown and New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters (Source: Facebook)
Insight · 15 April 2026

Pacific happenings

Join us as we look back over what has been making news in the Pacific islands region in the last couple of weeks... Author: Dr Tess Newton Cain

Samoa Prime Minister Laʻauli Leuatea Schmidt and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon during official trip to Samoa (Source: Facebook)
Insight · 1 April 2026

Pacific happenings

Join us as we look back over what has been making news in the Pacific islands region in the last couple of weeks... Author: Dr Tess Newton Cain

Front page of the Vanuatu Daily Post from 24 February 2026 showing the remains of a grave lost due to the impacts of climate change.
Insight · 19 March 2026

What does RESPONDING to Loss & Damage look like?

Loss and Damage is the latest category of climate impacts. As it moves from a space of advocacy into one of response, what does that really look like? Author: Dr Veronica Doerr

Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele (Solomon Islands) during a press conference on Sunday, 8 March 2026 (Source: Facebook).
Insight · 16 March 2026

Pacific happenings

Join us as we look back over what has been making news in the Pacific islands region in the last couple of weeks... Author: Dr Tess Newton Cain

Tropical Cyclone Urmil caused major flooding in parts of Fiji, leading to road closures and power outages (Source: https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/588332/urmil-causes-flooding-power-outages-in-fiji).
Insight · 3 March 2026

Pacific happenings...

Join us as we look back over what has been making news in the Pacific islands region in the last couple of weeks...

Lord Fakafanua Tonga's 20th Prime Minister (Photo by RNZ Pacific-Teuila Fuatai
Insight · 17 February 2026

Pacific happenings

Join us as we look back over what has been making news in the Pacific islands region in the last couple of weeks...

Forum Troika leaders meet in Brisbane at Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
Insight · 3 February 2026

Pacific happenings

Join us as we look back over what has been making news in the Pacific islands region in the last couple of weeks ...

China supports strengthening climate change resilience and environmental protection in the Pacific
Insight · 19 January 2026

Pacific happenings

Join us as we look back over what has been making news in the Pacific islands region in the last couple of weeks...

Samoa's new prime minister Laaulialemalietoa Polataivao Fosi Schmidt made his support for Israel clear as he was sworn into power. (Credit: Facebook: Government of Samoa)
Insight · 8 January 2026

Pacific happenings … a look ahead to 2026

As we enter the New Year, welcome to the first of our fortnightly extended reviews of what is happening in the Pacific island region, including some thoughts about what 2026 holds for this part of the world.