Pacific Region • Fiji • Papua New Guinea • SāmoaLineup for Miss Pacific almost complete after Fiji, PNG crown queensMiss Pacific Islands 2025, Litara Ieremia-Allan from Sāmoa, was in Suva for the Miss Fiji 2025 crowning this weekend, celebrating the region’s upcoming contestants for next year’s pageant in Nadi.PMN NewsSun, 14 Dec
Health • FijiFiji on measles alert ahead of festive travel season, govt warnsResidents and visitors are urged to ensure full MMR vaccination as measles cases rise in New Zealand and Australia, risking imported infections.PMN NewsWed, 10 Dec
Sports • Fiji • Aotearoa New ZealandFiji charge into Cape Town semifinals as NZ fall short in high-drama sevens rugby weekendThe Fijians kept Pacific hopes alive with a commanding win over New Zealand to book a clash with Argentina, while South Africa and France also surged through to the semis.PMN NewsSun, 07 Dec
Pacific Region • FijiNothing to fear about the Great Council of Chiefs, Rabuka saysAll communities are reassured of the GCC's commitment to unity and national welfare as the army signals renewed cooperation with the chiefs.PMN NewsTue, 02 Dec
Community • Aotearoa New Zealand • Tonga • FijiIndira Stewart turns award success into growing next wave of Pacific journalistsFresh 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
Sports • Sāmoa • Tonga • FijiPacific umpires shine as netball pathways reveal strong showing in 2025It has been a landmark year for Pasifika in the sport, with more officials gaining accreditations and stepping onto the international stage.PMN NewsThu, 27 Nov
Pacific Region • FijiYoung Pacific scientists turn big ideas into real solutions at bootcampThey learned how to turn local problems into solutions, from clean water to safer fisheries and building skills, to growing science and innovation.PMN NewsThu, 27 Nov
Pacific Region • FijiFiji military apologises to chiefs and pledges 'civilian supremacy'The formal traditional apology (matanigasau) was offered by the army commander for their role in past political turmoil.RNZ PacificThu, 27 Nov
Pacific Region • FijiFijian chiefs call on villagers to target development funds for community resilienceThe initiative also aims to involve maritime and coastal villages, and guide intergenerational planning - a call being closely watched by Fijians overseas.Christine RovoiWed, 26 Nov
Sports • Kiribati • Solomon Islands • Fiji • Papua New GuineaOceania football targets online abuse as Pacific females face world's highest violence ratesThe OFC has launched a campaign to protect women and girls from online abuse, saying digital attacks are adding to already high levels of violence in Pasifika communities.Christine RovoiTue, 25 Nov
