Local Democracy Reporting'Moana' bores on for Māngere's $64m wastewater upgradeA major Māngere East wastewater upgrade is underway, adding tunnels and pump stations to strengthen the network and prevent overflows.Mary AfemataWed, 29 Oct
Education • FijiBeyond the Belt: Fiji schools struggle with teacher stress and behavioural crisisAdvocates are urging systemic reforms, including counselling and support services, to tackle the root causes rather than resorting to punishment.Christine RovoiTue, 28 Oct
Law & Order • FijiAfter two deputy PMs charged, Fiji scrutinised over political motives, corruption case timingFiji’s anti-corruption agency is under pressure after it reversed an earlier decision not to prosecute Biman Prasad, raising fresh questions about the independence of the country’s watchdog institutions.Christine RovoiTue, 28 Oct
Pacific Region • VanuatuPristine Seas' final Vanuatu expedition finds thriving reefsScientists say Vanuatu’s reefs are among the healthiest they’ve seen, as National Geographic Pristine Seas ends its final mission of the year.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 28 Oct
Language & Culture • TokelauReconnecting with Tokelau through language and identityUniversity of Auckland graduate Mia-Mae Taitimu-Stevens is living this year’s Te Vaiaho o te Gagana Tokelau theme.PMN NewsSun, 26 Oct
Society • SāmoaSāmoa’s next Tausala: The journey begins for 12 young womenThis year’s Miss Sāmoa Pageant promises a celebration of culture, identity, and empowerment.Renate RiversFri, 24 Oct
Language & Culture • Niue • Aotearoa New ZealandNiue Language Week: A historic celebration of ‘Stories of Niue’ from parents to childrenWith more than 300 performers, the Tokiofa Arts Academy’s "Stories of Niue" brings together Niuean families across generations, celebrating language and identity.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 24 Oct
Opinion • Aotearoa New Zealand • AustraliaWill’s Word: Pacific Eyes puts the region in the driver’s seat of international relationsFor too long, Pacific nations have been treated like background players in global security. But a Pacific-led intelligence network could change that.William TeriteFri, 24 Oct
HealthPacific health expert warns of rising measles risk as cases spread across New ZealandAUT immunologist Dr Chris Puli’uvea warns low vaccination rates leave Pacific communities, especially children, vulnerable to the highly contagious virus.Samson SamasoniThu, 23 Oct
EnvironmentMāori ocean rights under threat: Why Pasifika should be paying attentionAs the New Zealand Government moves to restrict Māori ocean rights, Pacific people are being warned: "when Māori are targeted, we’re all at risk".Christine RovoiWed, 22 Oct
