- Papua New Guinea is still facing the effects of drought, with food shortages and disease widespread.
- El Niño-induced drought is also affecting Micronesia, with Palau President Tommy Remengesau Jr. declaring a state of emergency and water restrictions.
- This piece from Radio New Zealand’s Johnny Blades considers the position of the government and the broader state of politics in Papua New Guinea.
- Despite concerns about economic management in Papua New Guinea, a vote of no confidence will not go ahead as planned.
- 'Rapid Mapping', the use of aerial mapping technology, has proved useful in disaster management in Fiji, improving information on the location and extent of damage.
- Economic benefits from the refugee processing centres in Nauru appear to be disproportionately allocated to several powerful families in the country.
- The limited rearmament of the Solomon Islands Police Force is seen as a step towards full assumption of policing responsibilities, though citizens remain concerned about small arms.
- The march demanding stronger action against gender-based violence in Vanuatu attracted a large turnout and support from other Pacific communities in the country.
- Rebecca Robinson discusses the gap between policy and reality in education provision in Papua New Guinea.
- Papua New Guinea is the first country to submit a Nationally Determined Contribution plan to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Registry.
- Finally, Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Dame Meg Taylor, discusses a range of issues facing women in the Pacific: