CommunitySix in 10 Pacific families struggling to afford food, new report findsPacific households in Aotearoa are facing food hardship at nearly twice the national rate, with community groups warning the crisis is deepening.Khalia StrongFri, 13 Mar
Local Democracy ReportingFood, music, culture return as Pasifika Festival takes over Western SpringsOrganisers expect around 30,000 people over two days as communities from across the Pacific gather for performances, food and cultural celebration.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 13 Mar
Health • TongaPacific leaders back NZ kava reforms but warn of risks for smaller businesses in TongaProposed changes aim to protect tradition, strengthen safety, and future-proof New Zealand’s kava market.Khalia StrongFri, 27 Feb
BusinessFrom march to menu: Grayze’s homecoming to Treaty GroundsFor Zhaiyne Gray and her family’s fleet of mobile kai carts, serving food at Waitangi is a “full circle” celebration of heritage, community, and identity.Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 09 Feb
OpinionRecipe for risk: How gaps in New Zealand's food safety oversight expose communitiesThe withdrawal of a bakery’s popular horse meat pies reveals deeper weaknesses in New Zealand’s food safety system that disproportionately affect Pasifika and other migrant communities.Melino MakaTue, 27 Jan
Business • Aotearoa New Zealand • TongaAuckland bakery stops selling popular Tongan horse-meat pie over food safety concernsCouncil inspectors have pulled it off the shelves after finding the horse meat was not cleared for human consumption, raising questions about cultural food practices and food safety in Aotearoa.Christine RovoiTue, 27 Jan
CommunityRising prices impact families as milk, bread and energy costs soarFood, electricity, and gas are becoming harder to afford for Pacific households across Aotearoa.Khalia StrongFri, 16 Jan
SummerPacific Bites: South Auckland weighs in on the top dishes of 2025PMN is showcasing more Pacific classics, served up by the people of Manukau who shared number-one dishes for the summer season.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 31 Dec
Summer • Aotearoa New ZealandPacific Cuisine: PMN’s top island dish of 2025We ask our in-house foodies to name their top dish - the one they’d happily eat all year round.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uSat, 27 Dec
SummerSkip the big brands: Festive gift ideas from Pacific businessesFrom tumblers and jewellery to candles, books, and food, these Pasifika entrepreneurs offer thoughtful Christmas gifts.Khalia StrongTue, 23 Dec
