Pacific

Business

‘Harm or harmony’: Meta’s policy change sparks concerns in the Pacific

Experts warn that existing digital inequities and cultural sensitivities in the Pacific could amplify the risks associated with unchecked misinformation.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 23 Jan

Environment

‘Don’t be a d***’: Community fed up with Illegal dumping

Discarded donations and rubbish outside the local charity store continue despite clearance efforts, sparking frustration and calls for better solutions.

Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterWed, 22 Jan

Health

Health NZ and South Seas Healthcare resolve funding dispute

Both parties have finalised an agreement over $19.2 million in Covid-19 funding after audits identified significant financial control challenges.

PMN NewsWed, 22 Jan

Politics

How Trump’s 'America first' policies could impact NZ and Pacific

From executive actions on climate and trade to a possible overhaul of US-Pacific relations, Donald Trump’s second inauguration marks a shift in US foreign policy.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 21 Jan

Sports

NRL clubs' all-girls home provides learning space for teen talent

Seven Pasifika teenagers from Auckland have embarked on a unique rugby league journey.

Matt ManukuoMon, 20 Jan

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Fiji

World Netball honours Pacific administrator

Wainikiti Bogidrau, of Fiji, has been posthumously awarded the World Netball Service Award.

Christine RovoiSun, 19 Jan

Opinion

Donald Trump’s relations with the Blue Pacific

The American leader's attention on the Pacific region amid geopolitical tension with China could help address the needs of small island nations, writes academic Tarcisius Kabutaulaka.

Tarcisius KabutaulakaSun, 19 Jan