Business • Cook IslandsSmartie: Cook Islands tech start-up selected for prestigious expoFounder Brett Baudinet highlights this achievement as a significant milestone - not just for the Cook Islands, but for the entire region.Talaia Mika, Cook Islands News reporterSun, 20 Apr
Sports • Fiji • Tonga • SāmoaDrua dethrone Tahs in home thriller, Brumbies dominate Moana in defensive showcaseAs the playoff race heats up, teams are feeling the pressure, with exciting matchups on the horizon for round 11 of Super Rugby Pacific 2025.Christine RovoiSun, 20 Apr
Pacific RegionUS reopens protected Pacific marine reserve, sparking outrage from environmentalistsAmerican Sāmoa welcomes lift of fishing ban in the marine reserve but environmentalists warn of threats to endangered species and fragile ocean ecosystems.PMN NewsSat, 19 Apr
Law & Order • SāmoaNZ's most senior Pacific police officer steps down after 35 yearsLauano Sue Schwalger retires as New Zealand Police’s highest-ranking Pacific officer, ending a trailblazing career that broke barriers for women and Pasifika in law enforcement.Ten One MagazineFri, 18 Apr
BusinessEaster trading laws: Your rights and responsibilitiesThe Labour Inspectorate urges employers and employees to familiarise themselves with New Zealand's trading laws for the long weekend. Christine RovoiThu, 17 Apr
NewsRunning with purpose: Pacific dads champion autism awarenessFrom a garage fono to an international network, ASD Dads founder Jordan Ikitule reminds us awareness starts at home.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 17 Apr
Environment • Aotearoa New Zealand'Now is not the time to be out on the water'With conditions expected to worsen, officials urge boaties to prioritise safety and stay ashore.Christine RovoiThu, 17 Apr
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: Wellington’s mayoral race is pure political theatreThree visions, one big October decision, from Little’s fix-it-later pitch, Whanau’s Golden Mile push to Chung’s bold rates freeze.William TeriteThu, 17 Apr
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandSevere weather chaos: Power outages and travel disruptions amid ex-Cyclone TamThe authorities warn parts of Northland face no electricity for three days as fallen trees close roads and gale-force winds and heavy rain cancel flights and ferries in Auckland.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 17 Apr
Politics • Vanuatu‘There is no Planet B’ Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has described his first two months in office as “outstanding” and seeks urgent climate action.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 17 Apr