Health • Aotearoa New ZealandPacific communities in NZ pay the price as government blamed for health data breachThe Public Service Association says the government ignored repeated warnings about privacy risks, after a data breach exposed the personal details of thousands of Kiwis including many Pacific patients.PMN NewsSat, 10 Jan
Arts • Niue • Aotearoa New ZealandMusicians warn AI could strip the soul from island soundsPacific artists like Niuean producer Glen Jackson are calling for care, warn language, culture, and identity are at risk if creators rush the technology.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 09 Jan
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandFire danger rises across New Zealand as hot and dry weather returnsPeople are urged to take extreme care this weekend as high temperatures, strong winds, and low humidity raise the risk of wildfires.PMN NewsThu, 08 Jan
Law & Order • Vanuatu • Aotearoa New ZealandTwo seasonal workers found dead at Bay of Plenty orchardPolice say the bodies of the ni-Vanuatu RSE workers were found at a Pukehina kiwifruit property on New Year’s Day.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 08 Jan
Community • Aotearoa New Zealand • TongaAcademic Tracie Mafile’o acknowledges her late father’s legacyRecognised in the New Year Honours, she reflects on those who influenced her lifelong commitment to education, community, and research.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 02 Jan
Summer • Cook Islands • Fiji • Aotearoa New Zealand • AustraliaPacific adventures lead Kiwi summer travel plans, new data showsNew Zealanders are booking both nearby Pacific escapes and dynamic city breaks, with strong demand for short-haul trips across Asia-Pacific.Christine RovoiFri, 02 Jan
Community • Aotearoa New Zealand • Cook IslandsNew Year Honours: Jade Farrar builds unified vision for life without barriersThe Pacific disability advocate has been appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2026 New Year Honours list.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 01 Jan
Community • Aotearoa New Zealand‘Love is justice, lived out loud’: Reverend Wayne Toleafoa honoured for serviceThe former Polynesian Panther and Sāmoan church minister says the fight for justice never ends, as he is recognised with a King’s Service Medal in the 2026 New Year Honours.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 31 Dec
Summer • Aotearoa New ZealandPacific Cuisine: PMN’s top island dish of 2025We ask our in-house foodies to name their top dish - the one they’d happily eat all year round.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uSat, 27 Dec
Health • Aotearoa New ZealandMeasles Alert: 35 new cases as NZ's Pacific communities urged to check vaccinationsThree new measles cases have been confirmed, as health authorities warn the public to stay vigilant and ensure vaccinations are up to date.PMN NewsTue, 23 Dec
