Pacific Region • FijiFiji govt steps in over pageant row, insists national winner must represent countryThe government has warned organisers to respect a Cabinet decision tied to public funding as backlash over who should represent Fiji at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant continues.Christine RovoiThu, 22 Jan
Pacific Region • FijiMiss Fiji row erupts as current, former queens speak out weeks before Pacific Islands pageant A contract dispute that sidelined Miss Fiji Dr Peggy Ravusiro has triggered public backlash and raised questions about transparency and governance as the country prepares to host the regional contest.Christine RovoiWed, 14 Jan
Pacific Region • Solomon Islands • SāmoaSolomon Islands pulls out of Miss Pacific Pageant - committeeThe nation will not feature in this year's event in Fiji over concerns from last year being "unresolved and have damaged trust" in the competition.Christine RovoiMon, 12 Jan
Community • SāmoaSāmoa’s next Tausala: The journey begins for 12 young womenThis year’s Miss Sāmoa Pageant promises a celebration of culture, identity, and empowerment.Renate RiversFri, 24 Oct
Immigration • Solomon IslandsElsie Polosovai bids farewell as Miss Solomon IslandsThe outgoing pageant queen has laid down her crown, reflecting on a year of challenges, growth, and community pride.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 03 Sep
Immigration • TongaMiss Heilala 2025 embraces her calling to inspire Tonga's futureSiosi’ana Taumoepeau embarks on a journey to uplift Tongan youth and bridge generational gaps through digital storytelling.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 10 Jul
Pacific Region • TongaSiosi’ana Taumoepeau crowned Miss HeilalaThe young Tongan beauty was born in Germany, spent her childhood in the United States and Canada, and has French heritage.Christine RovoiFri, 04 Jul
BusinessPacific talent agency fined nearly $29k for unlawful dismissal and exploitation of modelIn a case against EBM Artistry, the Employment Relations Authority ruled that Caitlyn Smythe was an employee, not a volunteer.PMN NewsTue, 22 Apr
Language & Culture • SāmoaBeyond the crown: Schwenke on redefining Pacific leadership and empowering the youthThe former Miss Pacific Islands and Miss Sāmoa reflects on the expectations, public scrutiny, and how she transforms pressure into purpose. 'Alakihihifo VailalaSat, 01 Mar
Pacific Region • Cook IslandsCook Islands beauty pageant leaders to tackle controversy at key meetingA public meeting today will determine the future leadership and direction of the Miss Cook Islands contest.Khalia StrongFri, 14 Feb
