Health • Solomon Islands • Sāmoa • Fiji • TongaPacific island nations unite to fight dangerous mosquitoes after big dengue fever outbreakHealth teams from 16 nations met in Honiara to build stronger surveillance skills and protect communities from rising mosquito-borne disease threats.PMN NewsWed, 19 Nov
Sports • SāmoaManu Sāmoa celebrate World Cup spot but draw with Belgium shows work still to doQualification is a moment to celebrate, but Sāmoa’s journey to 2027 is far from over, rugby experts say.PMN NewsWed, 19 Nov
Pacific Region • Vanuatu • Fiji • Sāmoa • Solomon IslandsPacific nations push to modernise colonial-era laws before political change erases progressAcross the Pacific, communities are calling for outdated laws, covering land, mining, and resources, to be updated.Christine RovoiTue, 18 Nov
Sports • Aotearoa New Zealand • SāmoaParker denies taking banned substance after adverse drug test on fight day against BritAs an investigation gets underway, the New Zealand-born Sāmoan boxer says he will fight to clear his name.PMN NewsMon, 17 Nov
Sports • Aotearoa New Zealand • SāmoaFamily ‘feeling it’ as former champion boxer Joseph Parker returns positive cocaine resultThe 33-year-old New Zealand-born Sāmoan is under investigation, prompting concern from radio sports co-host Tuilagi William Leolahi, who says Parker will not want to be defined by this.PMN NewsSat, 15 Nov
Pacific Region • Fiji • Sāmoa • Tonga'We remember them': Pacific pauses to honour the fallenFrom Fiji's dawn bugle calls to Sāmoa's church bells, Pasifika came together this week to remember those who served and sacrificed their lives.Christine RovoiThu, 13 Nov
Politics • SāmoaHRPP seeks to revive 'withdrawn' election case, questioning candidates' motivesSāmoa’s opposition party has asked the Electoral Court to review the withdrawal of an election petition, citing concerns about fairness and transparency.Renate RiversWed, 12 Nov
Health • SāmoaSāmoa strengthens border controls as NZ measles cases riseAs New Zealand battles a new wave of measles cases, Sāmoa is taking no chances - reintroducing strict border checks and vaccination rules.Renate RiversTue, 11 Nov
Pacific Region • Nauru • Solomon Islands • Fiji • Kiribati • SāmoaAustralia’s Pacific aid scrutinised as missing documents, corruption claims raise concernsAudits reveal gaps in oversight of taxpayers’ billions in regional funding and highlight the need for clearer reporting and stronger transparency to ensure aid reaches the communities it is meant to help.Christine RovoiTue, 11 Nov
Opinion • SāmoaWe can cheer loud for Toa Sāmoa, but just don’t boo the hakaThe Pacific Championships brought immense pride and unity, but one off-field moment has reminded us how easily we can forget our values of respect.Latonya Lole, Sports ReporterMon, 10 Nov
