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
Sports • American Sāmoa • Cook Islands • Sāmoa • TongaPacific rivals set the tone as OFC Champions League qualifiers kick off in Sāmoan capital A fiery Sāmoa-American vs Sāmoa draw and a dominant Cook Islands win opened the qualifiers, as Pacific clubs began the fight for a single place on the region’s biggest stage.PMN NewsMon, 02 Feb
Health • Aotearoa New Zealand • American Sāmoa • Cook Islands • Kiribati • Nauru • Sāmoa • TuvaluPacific dengue surge: Travellers urged over protection as regional outbreaks increaseWith some Pacific nations reporting thousands of cases, New Zealand health officials are urging travellers to take mosquito bite prevention seriously to reduce dengue infections recorded upon return.PMN NewsFri, 30 Jan
Sports • American Sāmoa • Cook Islands • Sāmoa • TongaPacific champions eye place on football’s biggest Oceania stageFour teams have landed in Apia with one goal: to qualify for the OFC Men’s Champions League 2026 in Fiji, as the regional meet kicks off this weekend.PMN NewsFri, 30 Jan
Sports • American Sāmoa • Cook IslandsAmerican Sāmoa crush Cook Islands to reach round two of FIFA World Cup women's qualifierThree goals in the first half set up a dominant performance, securing back-to-back international wins for the first time.PMN NewsTue, 02 Dec
Sports • American Sāmoa • Cook IslandsAmerican Sāmoa make history as Cook Islands XI set up high-stakes FIFA World Cup playoffAmerican Sāmoa end a 27-year wait for a Women’s WC qualifying win, book a Tuesday showdown with the Cook Islands in Rarotonga with the winner advancing to next year’s tournament in Honiara.PMN NewsSun, 30 Nov
Politics • American Sāmoa • Guam • Northern Mariana Islands • United StatesPacific workers breathe sigh of relief as US govt shutdown comes to an end. But anxiety lingersThousands of federal workers across Guam, American Sāmoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands are returning to work, bringing relief and questions about economic stability and trust in Washington.Christine RovoiFri, 14 Nov
Environment • American Sāmoa • Northern Mariana Islands • United StatesTrump sets sights on Pacific sea floor near the Marianas TrenchEfforts to expand deep sea mining are alarming scientists and indigenous leaders, who worry mining risks fisheries and food security.Anita Hofschneider, The GristThu, 13 Nov
Sports • Tonga • American Sāmoa • Solomon IslandsTonga shatter records with 16-0 dominance over American SāmoaTonga will play in the OFC Under-19 Women’s Championship in Tahiti later this year after an impressive victory over their rivals from Pago Pago.Christine RovoiThu, 13 Mar
