PoliticsPacific nations warned to guard sovereignty as Greenland tensions riseA law expert says renewed US interest in Greenland highlights the risks small nations face from global powers.Khalia StrongThu, 22 Jan
Community • Niue • Sāmoa • Cook IslandsPacific leaders humbled by recognition in New Year 2026 HonoursEight 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 NewsThu, 22 Jan
Pacific Region • FijiFiji govt steps in over pageant row, insists national winner must represent countryThe government has warned organisers to respect a Cabinet decision tied to public funding as backlash over who should represent Fiji at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant continues.Christine RovoiThu, 22 Jan
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandMan missing after car swept away in flooded river north of AucklandPolice have paused their search for a man missing after his vehicle was washed into the Mahurangi River north of Auckland on Wednesday.PMN NewsThu, 22 Jan
Pacific Region • French Polynesia Tahiti • FijiFiji and Tahiti seize tonnes of cocaine in coordinated Pacific drug busts - officialsAuthorities in both countries have intercepted massive shipments of cocaine in separate operations, highlighting the region’s growing role as a key transit route for international drug syndicates.Christine RovoiWed, 21 Jan
PoliticsSepuloni says NZ could see first one-term government as Luxon confirms election dateAs the Prime Minister announced 7 November 2026 as voting day, Labour’s deputy leader says rising public frustration could lead to historic political outcome.'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 21 Jan
ArtsThe Gentle Boys bring Pacific comedy to Circa Theatre’s 50th JubileeFive Toi Whakaari graduates are proving there’s room for sharp, brown humour on big New Zealand stages.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 21 Jan
Education • Tonga • Aotearoa New ZealandBeyond the checkbox: Researcher champions Māori and Pacific data collection sovereigntyDr Wahineata Smith, inspired by her Tongan-Māori children, is rethinking how data collection captures multi-ethnic experiences.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 21 Jan
SportsPro League matches postponed due to severe weather - OFCTwo games scheduled today in Auckland have been called off as heavy rain and weather warnings remain in place across Tāmaki Makaurau.PMN NewsWed, 21 Jan
Local Democracy ReportingPapatoetoe by-election: Councillor urges voters to watch for postal risksPapatoetoe voters are urged to check their voting papers ahead of the court-ordered by-election, after last year’s vote was voided due to electoral fraud.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 21 Jan
