Community • Niue • Sāmoa • Cook IslandsPacific leaders humbled by recognition in New Year 2026 HonoursEight Pacific community leaders across New Zealand have been recognised for their service to education, disability advocacy, sport, faith, culture, language revitalisation, and social justice.PMN NewsWed, 21 Jan
Community • Australia • TuvaluFrom redundancy to residency: A Townsville community saves eight stranded TuvaluansThe caregivers were forced to flee across state lines after their agency abruptly ended their employment and accommodation in NSW, Australia.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 20 Jan
Community • NiueFormer Niue Premier and army veteran Sani Lakatani remembered for lifetime of serviceSoldier, statesman, and family man, the 89-year-old had devoted his life to serving Niue and its people.Khalia StrongTue, 20 Jan
CommunityRising prices impact families as milk, bread and energy costs soarFood, electricity, and gas are becoming harder to afford for Pacific households across Aotearoa.Khalia StrongFri, 16 Jan
Community • Tonga‘I don’t want that happening to anyone else’: All Black on losing his brother to drowningTupou Vaa'i has spoken about the childhood tragedy that changed his life, as New Zealand’s summer drowning toll continues to rise.Khalia StrongFri, 16 Jan
Community‘Heart of our family’: Pacific leader Vui Elena Fa’amoe-Timoteo dies after decades of serviceThe founding member of the Pacific Leadership Forum was a tireless advocate for education, health, and community.Khalia StrongTue, 13 Jan
CommunityBack to the home of the Manu: South Auckland welcomes return of World ChampionshipThe Z Manu World Champs will be held in Māngere this weekend, bringing splash, pride, and Pacific power back to the pool many call the true home of the Manu.PMN NewsFri, 09 Jan
Community • SāmoaSāmoan sports star humbled by award for services to rugby and Pacific communityFormer All Black Saveatama Eroni Clarke is recognised for a career that has bridged elite rugby, Pacific leadership, and mental health advocacy across Aotearoa.PMN NewsMon, 05 Jan
Community • NiueNiue language advocate and mentor Enatuleni Ikitoa Polima honoured for 'foundational' roleThe West Auckland community leader is recognised in the 2026 New Year Honours for decades of service spanning language revitalisation, elder support, faith spaces, broadcasting and cultural life.PMN NewsSun, 04 Jan
Community • SāmoaAotearoa loses 'extraordinary and devoted' health leader Dame Karen PoutasiA respected public health leader with Pacific family connections, Dame Karen Poutasi leaves a legacy of integrity and work to address health inequities for Pacific and Māori people.PMN NewsSat, 03 Jan
