Community • Aotearoa New ZealandANZAC Day 2026: Māori, Pacific service and sacrifice take centre stage in NZAs Aotearoa marks 80 years since the first peace time ANZAC Day, Pasifika communities are bringing their stories of service, loss, and pride to the heart of remembrance.PMN NewsSat, 25 Apr
Environment • Papua New Guinea • Solomon IslandsNZ sends defence aircraft to PNG after Cyclone Maila hits Pacific communitiesAotearoa is sending a defence plane loaded with emergency supplies to Papua New Guinea as Pacific nations respond to Cyclone Maila’s destruction.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 16 Apr
Opinion • Cook Islands • China • Aotearoa New ZealandResetting trust in the Pacific, not redrawing the lines of powerCook Islands-NZ security deal marks a necessary reset but framing it as a win over China risks missing the point, writes political analyst William Numanga.William Numanga, Political AnalystSat, 11 Apr
Pacific Region • Tonga • FijiPacific soldiers and NZ troops go head‑to‑head, side-by-side in toughest skills challenge to dateFor the first time, soldiers from Tonga joined the tough 1st (NZ) Brigade Skill at Arms competition - a three‑day test of endurance, teamwork, and core soldiering that strengthens regional defence ties.PMN NewsTue, 31 Mar
ArtsFrom Ngāti Porou to Salelologa, Sāmoa: Pacific pride echoes at Royal Military TattooWhen British bagpipes played Pōkarekare Ana and Tongan soldiers performed Tū Tira Mai, it wasn’t just a spectacle, it was a powerful moment of cultural recognition for Staff Sergeant David Fiu.Khalia StrongMon, 23 Feb
Community • NiueFormer Niue Premier and army veteran Sani Lakatani remembered for lifetime of serviceSoldier, statesman, and family man, the 89-year-old had devoted his life to serving Niue and its people.Khalia StrongTue, 20 Jan
Pacific RegionNZ govt eyes drones to help Pacific nations track illegal fishingLong-range unmanned aircraft could improve surveillance across Pacific waters, supporting regional fisheries protection and maritime security.Khalia StrongThu, 15 Jan
Pacific Region • Cook IslandsCook Islands wartime veterans finally get long overdue recognition Families of the 85 soldiers, who served in the local defence force during WWII, can now apply for the medals they missed out on decades ago.Christine RovoiFri, 21 Nov
Pacific RegionNZ aims to strengthen Pacific defence ties at key ministers’ meetingAssociate Defence Minister Chris Penk says security, climate challenges, and naval planning will top the agenda at the Defence Ministers’ summit.Khalia StrongMon, 20 Oct
Politics • Papua New GuineaNew Zealand defends humanitarian mission amid breach of peace agreement claimsBougainville leaders say the operation raises concerns as ongoing elections for leadership over the region’s independence are held.'Alakihihifo VailalaSun, 07 Sep
