CommunityFrom Niuean language to frontline policing: Community leaders receive King’s honoursVai Kumitau and Inspector Neru Leifi have now formally received their honours from Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro, recognising decades of service to Pacific communities.PMN NewsMon, 21 Sep
Community • SāmoaSāmoa Ombudsman raises concerns over local news reporting of siblings’ deathsThe Samoa Observer has removed one child’s name and published a correction after concerns are raised over privacy and unconfirmed details.Renate RiversFri, 18 Sep
Community • Cook IslandsRarotonga school Apii Nikao makes it three straight at Auckland youth sports campThe annual trip is giving Cook Islands tamariki a chance to try new sports, build confidence and connect with youth in Aotearoa.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 17 Sep
Community • SāmoaEx-Fire and Emergency chief receives King’s honour for decades of service to PasifikaLeota Pauga Esitone Pauga has spent more than 40 years protecting communities and building stronger links between Aotearoa’s fire service and the Pacific.PMN NewsTue, 15 Sep
CommunitySouth Auckland commuters face first real test of Rail LinkAdvocates says the new service could be a game changer for rangatahi but its success will depend on more people choosing public transport over roads.PMN NewsMon, 14 Sep
Community • Cook Islands‘For the whole Pacific’: Henry-Anguna is Miss World Oceania 2026Miss Cook Islands has dedicated her win to her late father and young girls across the Pacific.Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 07 Sep
Community • Niue • Aotearoa New ZealandNiuean family takes on 3000km Te Araroa trailA former soldier and his family are aiming to walk the length of Aotearoa with a bigger lesson in mind.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 02 Sep
Community • Niue39 headstones return to Niue to honour its First World War servicemenNiuean 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
CommunityŌtara’s rising talent take centre stage at inaugural free South Auckland music festivalFrom 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
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
