Sports • Fiji • Sāmoa • TongaMoana Pasifika and Fijian Drua fall short in Super Rugby openerThe Fijian Drua lost to the Brumbies 36-32 in Suva while Moana Pasifika faltered against the Western Force 45-44 in Perth.Christine RovoiSun, 16 Feb
EntertainmentFijian talent secures opening spot for SIX60Fijian R&B band The LeftOvas won the Moana Music Open Mic Competition, earning a $1,000 prize and an opening spot for SIX60.Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterWed, 12 Feb
SportsFrom Ōtāhuhu to Ivy League rugby: The inspiring journey of Charm TualaFrom the rugby fields of South Auckland to the Ivy League halls of Brown University, Charm Tuala’s journey is a powerful testament to the rewards of dreaming big, working hard, and embracing opportunities beyond borders.Matt ManukuoWed, 12 Feb
HealthReport reveals Pacific Covid-19 death rates were alarmingly highPacific people in New Zealand suffered disproportionately high Covid-19 death rates, highlighting systemic failures in the pandemic response, according to a new report.PMN NewsTue, 11 Feb
Sports • Sāmoa • Australia • United States'A humble Sāmoan kid with rugby league roots from Sydney is now a Super Bowl champion'Lafoga Jordan Mailata completes a fairytale rise to the NFL’s mountain top, celebrating with the Sāmoa and Australia flags as Philadelphia demolish Kansas in Super Bowl #59.Christine RovoiMon, 10 Feb
SportsMana Pasifika bids for historic NRL spotThe franchise aims to retain young Pacific talent and strengthen rugby league ties in New Zealand.Matt ManukuoMon, 10 Feb
EducationNo end in sight to Auckland’s school lunch crisis While most schools in Tāmaki Makaurau have returned to full attendance, delivery and communication problems continue to plague the free school lunch programme.Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterSat, 08 Feb
ArtsLocal board backs Fa’anānā Efeso Collins muralA proposal hopes the painting is completed in time for the first anniversary of the late Pacific advocate and politician.Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterSat, 08 Feb
Health'Different leadership approach is needed': Health NZ boss quitsTe Whatu Ora chief executive Fepulea'i Margie Apa has resigned from the role, effective from today.Khalia StrongFri, 07 Feb
PoliticsWaitangi dawn service calls for reflection and commitment to Te TiritiAs the service brought people together, there were calls for a deeper commitment to The Treaty of Waitangi.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 06 Feb