News • Fiji • Tonga • Sāmoa • Aotearoa New ZealandDetector dog teams bolster Pacific fight against organised crimeA new generation of detector dog teams has joined the Pacific's frontline, having trained in New Zealand as part of a $6.7 million regional security initiative.PMN NewsFri, 07 Nov
NewsPacific families turn to KiwiSaver as cost-of-living pressures riseFinancial adviser Victoria Ongolea says record hardship withdrawals highlight financial stress among Māori and Pasifika households.Khalia StrongTue, 04 Nov
News • Aotearoa New ZealandTrust in journalism under scrutiny as Pacific audiences turn to social mediaA new report shows New Zealanders’ trust in news remains low as journalist Tim Watkin says diversity and objectivity are key to rebuilding this connection.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 31 Oct
NewsPMN and Police partner to strengthen Pacific community connection and visibility in NZA renewed 20-year partnership between Pacific Media Network and New Zealand Police aims to boost trust, safety, and communication across Pasifika communities.PMN NewsThu, 30 Oct
NewsInaugural Mousse Masters connects PNG cacao with NZ chefsFrom East Sepik to Auckland, farmer Sperian Kapia tastes mousse for the first time as top chefs celebrate Pacific cocoa communities.Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 21 Oct
News • TongaPasifika, Māori called to reclaim ocean tradition and safety culture to reduce drowning ratesA former navy diver says reconnecting Pacific seafaring traditions and tikanga could save lives, following a coroner’s report into the death of Tēvita Moeakiola.Khalia StrongTue, 14 Oct
News‘A bitter pill to swallow’: Pacific families hardest hit as Tokoroa plywood plant set to closeNearly 200 jobs are lost in Tokoroa – councillor Josiah Teokotai highlights resilience and the need for culturally appropriate support.Khalia StrongThu, 02 Oct
NewsPresbyterian Church formally apologises to survivors of abuse as Auckland event nearsFollowing a survivor-designed apology in Dunedin, the church launches a holistic redress process in Manukau, offering financial and cultural support.Khalia StrongWed, 01 Oct
NewsSouth Auckland’s new accessible homes celebrating Pacific culture and communityRamwall Group has partnered with Penina Trust to provide 16 new homes in Papakura to address the urgent need for affordable housing.Aaisha KhanFri, 19 Sep
NewsPacific families still shut out as rental prices cool across the countryA third of new tenants are paying less rent this year, but a housing advocate warns Pasifika whānau face rising costs, unstable tenancies, and ongoing discrimination.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 19 Sep
