Opinion
Joe Daymond’s 2026 Comedy Mixtape: Pacific stars, crowd chaos and heavy hitters
From emerging acts like Jonjon, Ama and Tesi Naufahu to comedy favourites including Bubbah and Richie Fa’avesi, Joe Daymond’s latest mixtape proved NZ comedy’s next generation is already here.
Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 22 May
I once called my partner ‘a fat pig’: How I used to hide abuse and what ultimately changed me
PMN journalist Aui’a Vaimaila Leatinu’u reflects on years of abuse in his closest relationship, how body shame shaped his behaviour and how spirituality forced him to confront the harm he caused.
Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 22 May
Opinion: Moana Pasifika expose the cost of inclusion in elite rugby
The club was meant to reshape elite rugby around Pacific identity and belonging but its struggles expose the limits of inclusion, writes Dr Melani Anae.
Lupematasila Misatauveve Dr Melani Anae, University of AucklandSun, 10 May
