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‘Love is justice, lived out loud’: Reverend Wayne Toleafoa honoured for service

The former Polynesian Panther and Sāmoan church minister says the fight for justice never ends, as he is recognised with a King’s Service Medal in the 2026 New Year Honours.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 31 Dec

Community •

Niue •

Sāmoa

Pacific leaders humbled by recognition in New Year 2026 Honours

Eight 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, 31 Dec

Community

The Virgin Birth: Understanding the heart of Christmas

For Christians, Christmas celebrates the miraculous birth of Jesus. From biblical prophecy to Greco-Roman myths, the story shaped early Christian belief and remains central to faith today.

PMN NewsWed, 24 Dec

Community

Ōtara lights up for Christmas, led by community spirit

Running until Christmas Day, neighbourhood streets turn into a festive maze of food, family, and pride, powered by the people who call it home.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 19 Dec

Community •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Pasifika community pride as NZ Bravery Awards honours courageous acts

Junior (Losi) Faamalosi Isaako stands alongside police officers, civilians, and a courageous young boy, recognised for their extraordinary acts of selflessness.

PMN NewsSat, 13 Dec

Community

First Pacific village-style homes open in Porirua, delivered early and under budget

Eighteen families are moving into the first stage of the Our Whare Our Fale development, a culturally-led, community-driven housing project.

Khalia StrongTue, 09 Dec

Community

Abuse survivor urges Pacific families to break the cycle of violence this Christmas season

Matt Brown, co-founder of She Is Not Your Rehab, shares how his own traumatic childhood has shaped his approach to the holidays and urges men to reflect on their behaviour.

Khalia StrongMon, 08 Dec

Community

Study shows alarming burnout rates among NZ-born Pasifika

With ongoing demands from work, family, and community expectations, the research calls for urgent action from employers and policymakers.

Khalia StrongTue, 02 Dec

Community •

Aotearoa New Zealand •

Tonga •

Fiji

Indira Stewart turns award success into growing next wave of Pacific journalists

Fresh off her Reporter of the Year win, the Tongan-Fijian reporter is shifting her focus to mentoring Pasifika storytellers to strengthen representation and community-led journalism in NZ.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 01 Dec

Community •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Pacific families to gather and shape national disability strategy in Hamliton

The CCS Disability Action’s consultation series continues this month, with Pasifika whānau and disabled people sharing experiences and defining the values that will guide future support.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 18 Nov

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