CommunityThe Virgin Birth: Understanding the heart of ChristmasFor Christians, Christmas celebrates the miraculous birth of Jesus. From biblical prophecy to Greco-Roman myths, the story shaped early Christian belief and remains central to faith today.PMN NewsWed, 24 Dec
Opinion • SāmoaHeaven is real, Hell isn’t: My spiritual journey through ego, love and seeking out peaceA breakup, a hospital scare, financial strain, and old wounds forced PMN journalist Vaimaila Leatinu’u to confront ego, fear, and the beliefs he was raised with.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 11 Dec
Pacific Region • Sāmoa • TokelauPacific voice amplified as Mena Antonio takes top global Caritas roleThe Sāmoan-Tokelauan leader is Vice President of Caritas Internationalis, giving the Pacific a powerful voice in global decisions.Khalia StrongThu, 27 Nov
HealthPacific suicide rate falls slightly, but experts warn work remainsPacific analysts urge continued investment in culturally appropriate prevention programmes and community support.Khalia StrongFri, 31 Oct
Pacific Region • Papua New GuineaVatican: Peter ToRot is Papua New Guinea and Melanesia's first saintCanonised alongside six others, the WWII-era martyr was honoured this week for his unwavering faith and resistance to colonial oppression.PMN NewsWed, 22 Oct
NewsPresbyterian Church formally apologises to survivors of abuse as Auckland event nearsFollowing a survivor-designed apology in Dunedin, the church launches a holistic redress process in Manukau, offering financial and cultural support.Khalia StrongWed, 01 Oct
Language & CultureEmbracing grief: The sacred space of Sāmoan and Tongan traditions in mourningPacific grief is communal, spiritual and ongoing, contrasting with Western models, according to Nalei Taufa and Reverend Dr Feiloaiga Taule’ale’ausumai.Khalia StrongFri, 05 Sep
Arts • DocumentariesDocumentary highlights struggle for Rainbow Pacific identityAlofa follows former pastor Andre Afamasaga on his journey from conversion therapy to self-acceptance, and is screening now at the Doc Edge Festival.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 04 Jul
NewsHealing starts at home: Kainga Pasifika model challenges violent normsA Hawke’s Bay-based violence prevention programme continues to challenge violent norms mistaken for culture in Pacific families.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 27 Jun
Language & Culture • SāmoaVaimoana Mase: Upholding faith, family, and Pacific storiesIn a heartfelt reflection during Sāmoan Language Week, the award-winning journalist shares how her father’s wisdom shapes her storytelling journey. Khalia StrongWed, 04 Jun
