Sports • AustraliaChristchurch contest will see Sonny Kirisome professionally debut The Australian-Sāmoan fighter will step into the cage for the first time as a professional this weekend, chasing a dream that began with a Facebook ad.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 27 Aug
Opinion • Aotearoa New Zealand • South AmericaWill’s Word: Democracy is messy, but it’s our greatest strengthFrom Sāmoa’s general election to South Auckland’s local polls, politics feels chaotic yet it’s a reminder of the power people hold to shape their future.William TeriteWed, 27 Aug
Sports • IrelandSāmoa-born rugby talent joins Ireland World Cup teamIvana Kiripati says she was ‘really shocked’ to be named in the Irish women’s side, which came just ahead of their opening win over Japan.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 26 Aug
Pacific Region • Tonga • Nauru • Kiribati • Cook IslandsDeep sea mining: What it is and why the Pacific is at the centre of itAs demand for green tech metals grows, island nations are central to a global scramble that may reshape international law and marine ecosystems.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 21 Jul
Pacific RegionUS reopens protected Pacific marine reserve, sparking outrage from environmentalistsAmerican Sāmoa welcomes the lifting of a fishing ban in the marine reserve, but environmentalists warn it could endanger vulnerable species and fragile ocean ecosystems.PMN NewsSat, 19 Apr
Entertainment • SāmoaConfidence and perseverance: Key messages from Sāmoan artist Teine HamoLouisa Woo Ching, also known as Teine Hamo, is a multi-talented artist who inspires young Pasifika to pursue their dreams. Susnation SetaSat, 25 Jan
Business • SāmoaIconic Pacific fashion house opens first store in AotearoaAs part of its global expansion plans, Eveni Pacific is bringing its vibrant Polynesian-inspired apparel and accessories to Auckland. Sariah MagaoaTue, 26 Nov
OpinionTrump nominates first woman of Pacific heritage for US cabinetAmerican Sāmoa's former democratic representative, Tulsi Gabbard, is President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for national intelligence director.Sariah MagaoaTue, 19 Nov
Health • Tuvalu • Vanuatu • Solomon Islands • Cook Islands • Fiji • Niue • Tonga • Sāmoa • KiribatiHealth leaders set sights on universal coverageOfficials from across the Pacific and Asia have endorsed action plans on digital and financing health.Christine RovoiTue, 05 Nov
Pacific Region • SāmoaGentle literary giant leaves big footprint for next generation of Pacific writersTributes are pouring in for acclaimed American Samoan poet and teacher Dr Caroline Sinavaiana-Gabbard who was murdered in Apia last month.Ruci FarrellFri, 07 Jun
