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
Language & Culture • Tuvalu • Fiji • Aotearoa New Zealand‘Just press record’: Tuvaluan creator preserves elders’ stories and culturePelenita Malaga is championing a digital docuseries to archive their families’ histories before they’re lost.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 30 Jan
Language & Culture • Niue • Aotearoa New ZealandHologa Niue 2026: Auckland gears up for vibrant celebration of Niuean culture and foodAll 13 village groups are returning for the second Hologa festival, featuring longer performances, a new choir, colourful parade and bustling market showcasing Niuean food, arts, and crafts.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 29 Jan
Health • Aotearoa New ZealandPacific researcher warns TikTok myths places gout care at riskDr Samuela ‘Ofanoa says misinformation on TikTok is overshadowing evidence-based gout treatments and reinforcing stigma for Pacific families.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 28 Jan
Environment • Aotearoa New Zealand • KiribatiPolice name Kiribati man found dead in Mahurangi RiverTekanimaeu Arobati's body was found in the river near Warkworth during the weekend, following severe weather across the region.PMN NewsTue, 27 Jan
Business • Aotearoa New Zealand • TongaAuckland bakery stops selling popular Tongan horse-meat pie over food safety concernsCouncil inspectors have pulled it off the shelves after finding the horse meat was not cleared for human consumption, raising questions about cultural food practices and food safety in Aotearoa.Christine RovoiTue, 27 Jan
Arts • Aotearoa New ZealandTakatāpui divas break South Island mould at World Buskers FestivalThe Tīwhas, a bold Māori and Pasifika girl group, will make their debut at the international event in Christchurch this week.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 27 Jan
Environment • Kiribati • Aotearoa New ZealandKiribati man swept away in river found dead after major searchThe tragedy brings a heartbreaking end to the search as police extend their condolences to his family, who are being supported through this difficult time.Christine RovoiSun, 25 Jan
Community • Rotuma, Fiji • Aotearoa New ZealandPacific leader Lisa Tai appointed CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities NZOf Rotuman and Chinese heritage, she brings extensive leadership experience across health, community services, and governance at a time of growing demand for family support, the charity says.Christine RovoiSun, 25 Jan
Sports • Fiji • Aotearoa New ZealandAuckland FC remain perfect in OFC Pro League with tense 1-0 win over Fiji's Bula FCThe hosts maintained a flawless start to the match against the Fiji side at North Harbour Stadium to open up early pace at the top of the table.PMN NewsFri, 23 Jan