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
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
Sports • Aotearoa New Zealand • VanuatuAuckland stay perfect in OFC Pro League after win over Vanuatu UtdThe hosts have made it two wins from two with a 3-1 victory at North Harbour Stadium, but they were pushed hard by a determined Vanuatu side in wet conditions in Auckland.PMN NewsWed, 21 Jan
Local Democracy ReportingŌtara clinic launches 24/7 urgent care to ease pressure on Middlemore hospitalLongstanding gaps in after-hours healthcare access in Ōtara have led to the introduction of overnight urgent care for South Auckland families.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 20 Jan
PoliticsAUKUS on the rocks? Delays to Australia's submarines are raising concerns in the PacificFrom Canberra to Suva and Honiara, doubts are growing that the landmark security pact with the United States and United Kingdom will ever deliver the nuclear subs Australia was promised.Christine RovoiMon, 19 Jan
Sports • Aotearoa New ZealandAuckland lay down early marker with derby win in OFC Pro LeagueAuckland FC claimed a convincing 3-0 victory over South Island United in the first North v South derby of the inaugural OFC Pro League.PMN NewsSun, 18 Jan
Law & Order • Tonga • United StatesFirst arrest made in US church shooting of two Pacific fathers - policeA man has been arrested on suspicion of obstructing the investigation. The tragedy has drawn grief and attention across Utah, New Zealand and the Pacific.PMN NewsSat, 17 Jan
Sports • Vanuatu • FijiPacific football makes history as OFC Pro League kicks off in NZA new chapter for the sport in Oceania began on Saturday as Vanuatu United and Bula drew in the opening match of the inaugural tournament.PMN NewsSat, 17 Jan
Immigration • Aotearoa New ZealandPacific migrants face uncertainty as visa rules change in NZMany migrants, who were promised a pathway to residency through skilled jobs, are now being told that their roles may no longer count as skilled.PMN NewsFri, 16 Jan
