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39 headstones return to Niue to honour its First World War servicemen

Niuean men, who served in the First World War, have been honoured, giving villages across the island a place to remember their service and sacrifice.

Christine RovoiTue, 01 Sep

Community

Ōtara’s rising talent take centre stage at inaugural free South Auckland music festival

From church choirs to orchestras, hip-hop and R&B, the Ōtara Music Festival will bring homegrown talent for a day of culture and community.

PMN NewsThu, 27 Aug

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Fiji

Fiji church leaders warn excessive kava use is driving members away

Reverend Dr Semisi Turagavou of the Methodist Church says some members are leaving in search of stronger spiritual support.

Christine RovoiMon, 24 Aug

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Tonga

Utah Tongan leaders planning community response after fatal shooting at funeral

Community leaders are looking at a town hall to help address violence and conflict after a fatal shooting at a Tongan funeral left one young man dead and his twin brother critically injured.

PMN NewsMon, 24 Aug

Community

Sāmoan chef earns Spain spot as Pacific flavours shine at the Auckland Tapas event

Kehna Atonio Tenisio has finished second best at the Australasian cooking competition, booking a place at the world finals in Spain alongside the winner, Alessandro Bonfigli.

PMN NewsThu, 20 Aug

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Tonga

Utah shooting: Call for Tongan community to reject shame, reclaim its cultural values

Richard Wolfgramm says the fatal shooting at a Tongan funeral should prompt healing and reflection, not collective shame, as he calls for greater support for families carrying generational trauma.

Christine RovoiWed, 19 Aug

Community

NZ's new Children's Commissioner says Pasifika must shape the solutions for mokopuna

Jane Searle says Pacific communities know what their children need, as she warns one in three Pacific children are living in material hardship.

Christine RovoiWed, 19 Aug

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Fiji

Ancient DNA reveals how waves of migration shaped the Pacific

New research using 72 ancient genomes gives a clearer picture of how people moved through Vanuatu, Fiji and Tonga over the past 3000 years.

Christine RovoiWed, 19 Aug

Community

Families forced to choose between food and petrol as grocery pressure deepens

A South Auckland budgeting service says demand for food and financial support is surging as the Greens push a plan to tackle supermarket prices.

Christine RovoiTue, 18 Aug

Community

Emergency savings gap highlights need for stronger financial protection for Pasifika

As New Zealand marks Money Month, new research shows fewer Pacific people have emergency savings, while experts say small steps and better financial advice can help families build stronger protection.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 06 Aug

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