Sports • Sāmoa • Fiji • Tonga • Cook IslandsTuioti leads Pacific swimming results at Youth Olympic GamesThe 17-year-old becomes the only Pacific athlete in the men’s 200m backstroke final, with other Pacific swimmers featuring across the opening events.Latonya LoleTue, 03 Nov
Election • Sāmoa‘Desperate, immature’: Davidson hits back at National, pitches to Pacific voters in NZThe Green’s co-leader points to restored Sāmoan citizenship as proof the party delivers for Pacific families, even from opposition.Thomas Tarurongo WynneTue, 03 Nov
Law & Order • Sāmoa • TongaNine arrested as Tonga-Sāmoa celebrations spill into the streetsPolice say high-risk driving, people running into roads and public intoxication have marred Tonga’s dramatic Rugby League World Cup win.Christine RovoiMon, 02 Nov
Business • SāmoaCheaper WOFs have come with a warning for Pacific drivers in NZA Sāmoan mechanic says the changes could ease pressure on households but drivers can't treat a longer WOF period to delay maintenance.Lachlan EddieMon, 02 Nov
Sports • Tonga • Sāmoa‘One of the best games I’ve been a part of’: Taumalolo savours Tonga-Sāmoa classicTonga captain Jason Taumalolo says the Pacific rivalry produced a night to remember as his side held on for a famous 20-18 win, with both teams now through to the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.Christine RovoiMon, 02 Nov
Sports • Sāmoa • Fiji • Aotearoa New ZealandFetu Sāmoa on the brink of World Cup historyA win over England would secure Fetu Sāmoa a maiden semi-final match, while Fiji look to book their place in the final four, and Papua New Guinea aims to bounce back.PMN NewsThu, 29 Oct
Language & Culture • SāmoaWorld Rugby boss receives Sāmoa matai title amid rugby disputeDr Brett Robinson honoured with the title Manūmailagi during a visit aimed at resolving Sāmoa’s ongoing rugby governance dispute.Renate RiversThu, 29 Oct
Arts • Sāmoa • Aotearoa New ZealandBeyond 'doing great': Bailey Poching heals loss with laughterThe award-winning actor and comedian explores male vulnerability and family healing in his acclaimed solo show at The Boathouse in Nelson.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 29 Oct
Politics • SāmoaSāmoa Opposition MP challenges suspension over committee criticismLauofo questions the parliamentary rules used to suspend him for comments made outside the House, as two other senior Opposition MPs also face possible disciplinary action.Renate RiversWed, 28 Oct
Election • SāmoaSāmoa treaty dispute with Luxon 'blown up' by media, says community leaderSāmoan visa campaigner Anae Arthur Anae believes misreporting may have fuelled a dispute over Samoa's rejection of pre-election treaty talks, which NZ Prime Minister Luxon denies proposing.PMN NewsTue, 27 Oct
