OpinionCould the rope that pulls us apart also hold us together?As Israel’s new partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum draws sharply different reactions, what does self-determination mean when Pacific people disagree?Thomas Tarurongo WynneWed, 28 Oct
Politics • IsraelPacific support for Israel runs deep, says expert, as Forum move divides WellingtonLabour says Luxon has questions to answer, while ACT offers Israel a “warm Pacific welcome”.Thomas Tarurongo WynneThu, 22 Oct
Politics‘Being gay was wrong but being fakaleiti wasn't’: Survivor on conversion practices Filipo Katavake-McGrath says the religious rituals he experienced as a child failed to recognise his Pacific identity as debate over New Zealand’s conversion practices law returns. Khalia StrongTue, 13 Oct
Sports • Cook Islands • Tonga • Fiji • SāmoaPacific rugby league is closing the gap as the World Cup nears, says former Kiwis playerVeve Iosia 'Sia' Soliola says young Pasifika athletes need to see their worth beyond the field as the island nations build stronger teams and new pathways for the next generation.PMN NewsSat, 10 Oct
Community • FijiFiji church leaders warn excessive kava use is driving members awayReverend Dr Semisi Turagavou of the Methodist Church says some members are leaving in search of stronger spiritual support.Christine RovoiMon, 24 Aug
