Pacific Region • Sāmoa • American SāmoaSāmoa Airways aircraft dismantled weeks after $12m refurbishmentThe Twin Otter flew for only two weeks after its Canadian refurbishment before running off a runway in American Sāmoa and being dismantled for repair.Renate RiversTue, 18 Aug
Environment • American Sāmoa'They can lease the seabed but not our identity': American Sāmoa fights backThe United States is moving closer to opening more than 31 million acres of federal waters for deep sea mining despite tens of thousands of objections.Christine RovoiThu, 06 Aug
Environment • American SāmoaFresh concerns over radioactive risks from deep sea mining near American SāmoaA new report warns of naturally occurring radioactive materials released into the marine environment, adding to Pacific concerns over plans to auction offshore mining leases later this year.Christine RovoiTue, 21 Jul
Sports • Tonga • American Sāmoa • Cook IslandsNukuhetulu FC finish strong with five-goal win over PanSa to close Oceania campaignThe Tongan side ended their OFC Women’s Champions League qualifying run on a high, beating American Sāmoa’s PanSa FC 5-0 in a physical final match in the Cook Islands on Tuesday (NZT).PMN NewsTue, 28 Apr
Sports • Cook Islands • American SāmoaPuaikura power into Oceania stage with dominant home winThe Cook Islands champions have sealed an OFC Women’s Champions League 2026 spot after a confident display at home.PMN NewsMon, 27 Apr
Sports • Papua New Guinea • American SāmoaPNG youth run riot over American Sāmoa to set up OFC knockout clashSix goals before half-time blow American Samoa away as Papua New Guinea flex their strength and move to the brink of a must-win decider.PMN NewsTue, 21 Apr
Sports • Vanuatu • Tonga • Cook Islands • American SāmoaVanuatu book place in OFC U16 finals as hosts Tonga sign off with first win of the tournamentVanuatu fight back to secure qualification for the men’s championship in PNG, while the home fans celebrated Tonga's victory to close their campaign.PMN NewsTue, 31 Mar
Sports • Vanuatu • Cook Islands • Tonga • American SāmoaVanuatu hit 20 as Cook Islands set up decisive U16 OFC men's clashA record-equalling win for Vanuatu and a composed victory for Cook Islands have set the stage for a winner-takes-all clash in Tonga.PMN NewsSun, 29 Mar
Pacific Region • Fiji • American Sāmoa • Cook Islands • Kiribati • Papua New Guinea • Sāmoa • TongaPacific queens gather in Fiji as pageant spotlight turns on regional issuesOrganisers say the focus is shifting beyond crowns and catwalks to climate change, crime, culture, and the role of Pasifika women in regional leadership.Christine RovoiMon, 09 Feb
Sports • Sāmoa • Cook Islands • American Sāmoa • TongaPacific drama in Sāmoa as late twists keep Oceania dream aliveRed cards, ruled-out goals, and late penalties defined Tuesday's OFC Men's Champions League with two dramatic draws leaving all four clubs still in the hunt.PMN NewsTue, 03 Feb
