Leaders at the Pacific islands Forum claim a win from this week's meet, with the establishment of a critical climate fund they say will make a real difference on the ground. Also, Journalists from across the Pacific demand answers after being barred from covering Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's press conference.

Pacific journalists are barred from attending a press Conference by the Australian Prime Minister as the Pacific Islands Forum reaches the pointy end. Also, more children are now obese than underweight, according to a UNICEF global nutrition report.

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in the Solomon Islands this morning to attend the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting. It follows a diplomatic setback in Vanuatu with Mr Albanese unable to secure a landmark economic and security agreement during a trip to the Pacific island country.

A landmark agreement set to transform the relationship between Australia and Vanuatu hangs in the balance, with sources telling the ABC, there are still key differences to be worked out between the two countries. Also, the 54th Pacific Forum Leaders Meeting opens at the National Stadium in Honiara.

Pacific leaders are in the Solomon Islands' capital Honiara for the start of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.

After a week of vote counting, a shift in Samoan leadership is almost certain, with incumbent Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa set to lose her hold on power. Also, Bougainvilleans to go to the polls later today in an election that could shape the region's future.

The United Nation's top slavery expert is calls on the Australian Government to do more to protect the rights of Pacific seasonal workers in the country. Also, authorities say the discovery of half a tonne of cocaine proves Vanuatu is not immune from the international drug trade.

Police open murder investigation into death of LGBTQA+ doctor and social media influencer Leighley Leli Darling, after she was found unresponsive in her home. Also, Australia's 400 million deal to re-settle failed asylum seekers including criminals in Nauru has turned heads in parliament.

Preliminary results from the snap election, show that La'auli Leuatea Schmidt of the FAST party is in poll position to become Samoa's next leader. Also, there's Debt fears in Vanuatu as a massive Chinese-funded road building program enters its third phase.

Vote counting is underway in Samoa after the country went to the polls in a closely watched election that could reshape the country's political future. Also, In Nauru, the government says its new $400 million dollar deal with Australia to resettle a group of refugees will come into effect once the Pacific nation receives its first transferees.

Samoa's first female prime minister, Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa, looks to hold onto power after a string of political controversies in the Pacific nation. Also, Papua New Guinea's only power provider is trades insolvent, with over a billion dollars of debt.

The men found guilty of attempting to smuggle more than four tonnes of methamphetamine into Fiji will know their fate in a court in Lautoka today. Also, former All Black and concussion advocate Shane Christie dies at the age of 39.

Marshall Islanders are in shock after a fire lays waste to the country's seat of parliament in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Also, a shortage of locally grown kava in Fiji forces exporters to look to Papua New Guinea to firm up supplies.

A recent announcement by the Nauru government of a $1 billion investment proposal signed with a little known Chinese company has set alarm bells ringing. Also, PNG's former first lady, Lady Ros Morauta calls on Australia to step up support for Pacific neighbours in the wake of a HIV outbreak.  

There's fears a consititional amendment in Vanuatu to only legally recognise two sexes will further marginalise members of the already vulnerable LGBTQI+ community. Also, Fiji's Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad outlines plans to further enhance relationship with Australia.

New Caledonia's main pro-independence coalition has boycotted talks with France's Overseas Minister who is visiting the territory this week. Also, Samoans head to the polls later this month to elect a new government after a year of instability.

The Albanese government presses Nauru over a proposed billion-dollar deal with a Chinese company, warning of the risks tied to opaque financial arrangements and Beijing's expanding footprint in the region. Also, a project to reclaim land in low-lying Tuvalu is held up at a major infrastructure conference as a prime example of how to deliver meaningful, lasting work.

The Supreme Court in Papua New Guinea has found former Deputy Finance Secretary Jacob Yafai guilty of misappropriation and abuse of office. Also, Pacific leaders outline infrastructure needs to development partners at the Pacific Infrastructure Conference in Brisbane.

France's Overseas Minister Manuel Valls is arriving today in a bid to salvage the historic Bougival Accord after it was rejected by New Caledonia's main pro-independence coalition. Also, the treatment Samoa's leader Fiame Naomi Mata'afa raises questions over the what this election could mean for women in leadership.

High level talks in Geneva have failed to reach a consensus over a legally binding treaty to tackle plastic pollution. Also, schools shut for another week in Samoa as the country continues to battle a deadly dengue fever outbreak.