SportsPacific players at heart of Northland’s historic 48-year Ranfurly Shield triumph in ChristchurchEsile Fono, Terrell Peita and Marcel Renata, all started for the Taniwha in their famous victory to bring the Log o’ Wood to the Far North for the first time since 1978.Christine RovoiSat, 22 Aug
Local Democracy ReportingPacific dementia carers ‘suffer in silence’ as group seeks support from local boardA Pacific caregiver group is calling for greater support for families caring for loved ones with dementia.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 21 Aug
Local Democracy ReportingWe want ‘more places for rangatahi to just be’, say Manurewa youthThe Manurewa Youth Council has taken rangatahi priorities directly to local decision-makers.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 21 Aug
Language & CultureLea faka-Tonga: Folau turns grief into a tribute to his grandparentsFor Tongan Language Week, singer Folau shares how the loss of his grandparents inspired Mamahi Moe Kona, his first song written in Lea faka-Tonga.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 21 Aug
EducationSouth Auckland school head pushes back on Government plan to end open-plan classroomsBanapa Avatea says the success of a classroom depends less on walls and more on the teaching, culture and relationships inside it.Christine RovoiFri, 21 Aug
HealthFuture generations law must put Pacific health at the centre - advocateFormer Youth MP Tyler Oroanu says any law designed to protect the interests of future generations must be shaped with young Pasifika.Christine RovoiFri, 21 Aug
Sports • Solomon Islands • Vanuatu • FijiSolomon Islands club eye historic OFC title against Auckland CityCentral Coast FC are one win away from becoming the first Solomon Islands club in 17 years to lift the Oceania Men’s Champions League title.PMN NewsFri, 21 Aug
Pacific Region • NaoeroNaoero defends citizenship programme after Peters calls for stronger Pacific economiesThe Naoero government says its citizenship-by-investment programme can help build economic and climate resilience, after New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters urged Pacific countries to rely less on aid.Christine RovoiFri, 21 Aug
CommunitySāmoan chef earns Spain spot as Pacific flavours shine at the Auckland Tapas eventKehna 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
Local Democracy ReportingŌtāhuhu roller doors could become canvases for community storiesA community-led Ōtāhuhu arts project is seeking local board funding to bring local stories and creativity into the town centre.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 20 Aug
