How well do you know your Pacific news and current affairs?

Think you’ve been keeping up with the big stories across the Pacific and Aotearoa?

Put your knowledge to the test with the latest PMN Pacific News Quiz.

From politics and sport to health, culture and the stories making headlines across the region, see how much you remember from the past week.

Weekly Pacific News Quiz

1. Which Pacific country is preparing for a constitutional referendum on 9 December despite extending its public consultation period?

2. Which New Zealand political party's co-leader has pointed to the restoration of Sāmoan citizenship as an example of delivering for Pacific communities?

3. Which Pacific country defeated Toa Sāmoa 20-18 in a dramatic Rugby League World Cup clash?

Which Pacific country defeated Toa Sāmoa 20-18 in a dramatic Rugby League World Cup clash? Photo/Photosport/David Neilson

4. Which Pacific-born health leader has criticised political parties over their approaches to HIV prevention ahead of New Zealand's election?

5. Which Pacific country celebrated a historic youth football victory after its team bounced back from five consecutive defeats?

6. Which New Zealand city is mourning the sudden death of Deputy Mayor Kylie Wihapi, its first elected Māori ward councillor?

7. In which country did Fijian conjoined twins undergo successful separation surgery after travelling from Suva?

In which country did Fijian conjoined twins undergo successful separation surgery after travelling from Suva?

8. What type of fees has New Zealand's Employment Court ruled cannot be charged to Pacific workers, including when those charges originate overseas?

9. What is the final day New Zealanders can vote in the 2026 General Election?

10. What is the name of the festival that recently celebrated five years of cultural pride and unity in Auckland?

What is the name of the festival that recently celebrated five years of Melanesian cultural pride and unity in Auckland? Photo/Trixy Ibnul

Answers

1. Fiji 2. Green Party (Marama Davidson) 3. Tonga 4. Sir Collin Tukuitonga 5. Cook Islands 6. Porirua 7. Saudi Arabia 8. Recruitment fees 9. 7 November 2026 10. Melanesian Festival Aotearoa