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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

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

Environment

El Niño puts water and food supplies in the Pacific under pressure

Fiji warns of tougher water restrictions while Port Moresby prepares for a partial shutdown as dry conditions spread across the region.

Christine RovoiTue, 11 Aug

Business

Pacific flavours bring fresh taste to NZ's biggest pie awards

Pacific-inspired pies, including horse meat and island seafood flavours, caught the judges' attention at this year's Bakels Supreme Pie Awards.

PMN NewsThu, 06 Aug

Business •

Sāmoa •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Sāmoa makes Michelin history as TALA earns the first-ever star for Pacific centred cuisine

Auckland restaurant TALA has become the first Sāmoan eatery in the world to win a Michelin star with its chef saying it proves traditional Pacific cooking belongs on the global fine dining stage.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 01 Jul

Local Democracy Reporting •

Sāmoa •

Tonga

Pacific chefs celebrate recognition but there's more 'talent to shine'

A review by Local Democracy Reporting found few Pacific-owned businesses and just seven South Auckland eateries featured on this year's list.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 25 Jun

Pacific Region •

Fiji

Fiji expands protected ocean zones as it targets illegal fishing and declining stocks

The government plans to place 15 per cent of its vast ocean territory under marine protection by the end of 2026.

Christine RovoiMon, 15 Jun

Health •

Aotearoa New Zealand

A South Auckland café manager tells how and why they are helping their neighbourhood

Managing a neighbourhood space in Ōtara, Dru Smith, manager of Alexandar Café, speaks about improving local health.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 10 Jun

Politics

Budget pressure felt by Pacific, Māori families as health groups warn of ‘missed opportunity’

Health and community leaders warn the Government is investing too late while communities continue to struggle with housing, healthcare, and food insecurity.

Christine RovoiFri, 29 May

Health

Pacific chef turns daughter’s allergy journey into call for better support

‘Ana Ma’ilei Savio, Allergy New Zealand board member, says Pacific families need greater awareness, safer food options, and more culturally grounded support as allergy cases continue to rise.

Khalia StrongFri, 15 May

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