Education • TongaTongan children overseas invited to share their stories in new book projectA South Auckland writer is calling on young Tongans around the world to help create a book that celebrates Pacific history and culture from a child’s perspective.PMN NewsWed, 01 Apr
Pacific Region • Aotearoa New Zealand‘Without fear or favour’: Barbara Dreaver chronicles 30 years on the Pacific frontlineAs global powers scramble for influence across the region, the TVNZ 1News Pacific Correspondent releases her new memoir, Be Brave, urging that the Pacific not be left out of the conversation.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 04 Mar
SummerWilliam Terite: My top 5 books of the yearThe Pacific Mornings Host shares the books that shaped his reading in 2025.William TeriteWed, 31 Dec
Language & CultureReclaiming our first blood: Children’s book revives indigenous teachings on periodsMy First Ikura blends mātauranga Māori with practical facts to help families talk openly about first periods and celebrate them as a sacred rite of passage.Khalia StrongTue, 25 Nov
Language & Culture • TokelauHutt Valley author debuts a 90s coming-of-age Tokelau tale‘Hiva & Heartbeats’ weaves Te Gagana Tokelau with R&B nostalgia, offering young readers a story about finding your rhythm.Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 18 Nov
ArtsMoana voices: Tagata Atamai brings Pacific poetry to the pageThe bookstore-publisher’s latest anthology, Moana: Voices of Our Ocean, gathers 20 indigenous poets to weave connections to Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 24 Sep
Arts • TongaNew Tongan book aims to restore traditional worldview on artThe landmark publication, authored, designed, and published by Tongans, has been launched and features 41 artists.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 22 Aug
ArtsFijian author redefines science fiction through Pacific perspectivesDr Gina Cole brings Pasifika futurism to Auckland’s Stardome Observatory, drawing on her personal experience and cultural heritage.Khalia StrongMon, 18 Aug
Arts • EuropeSelina Tusitala Marsh becomes first Poet Laureate for the CommonwealthThe New Zealand academic is embracing her new role to share histories and promote understanding through the power of poetry.Khalia StrongTue, 01 Jul
EducationPacific scholars unveil racism in Aotearoa in ground-breaking bookOceans Between Us exposes how racism is entrenched in Aotearoa’s systems, including education, health, and policy.Khalia StrongMon, 23 Jun