Pacific

Pacific Region •

Aotearoa New Zealand •

Cook Islands

Protect your kāinga: Pacific health leaders warn travellers as dengue spreads

After the first dengue-related death in the Cook Islands, a Tongan immunologist is urging families travelling across the region to stay alert.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 09 Feb

Sports

New league opens pathway opportunities for emerging Pacific basketballers

League co-founder Sefo Leusogi-Ape supports his own children in their basketball careers and wants others to be given the same opportunity.

PMN NewsMon, 09 Feb

Arts •

Aotearoa New Zealand •

Cook Islands •

Sāmoa

Artist brings Pacific weaving to New Zealand’s deep south

Te’Okotā’i Paitai, the first Pasifika William Hodges Fellow, uses weaving to reclaim cultural heritage and spark dialogue in Invercargill.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 09 Feb

Business •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Pacific finance expert outlines how stronger money skills can ease unemployment pain

With Pacific unemployment well above the national average, a South Auckland finance specialist says improving credit and budgeting understanding could help families navigate the tough economic times.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 09 Feb

Sports •

French Polynesia Tahiti •

Fiji •

Vanuatu

Tahiti United break through as drama and discipline shape round two of OFC Pro League

Tahiti United claimed their first win of the season in testing conditions while South Melbourne powered past a nine-man Vanuatu Utd in a fiery day marked by VAR calls, red cards, and turning points.

PMN NewsSun, 08 Feb

Politics •

Tokelau

NZ Governor-General visit highlights Tokelau centenary as new leaders are confirmed

As Tokelau marks 100 years as a territory of Aotearoa, a visit by Dame Cindy Kiro has put fresh focus on the relationship alongside the return of results from the island nation’s general election.

PMN NewsSat, 07 Feb

Sports •

Solomon Islands •

Papua New Guinea •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Solomon Kings stun Auckland FC as Port Moresby delivers a weekend of drama

Solomon Kings FC handed Auckland FC their first defeat of the season with a powerful 3-1 win in Port Moresby, as football in the Pacific again proved full of heat, heart, and late twists.

PMN NewsSat, 07 Feb