Sports • Sāmoa • Cook Islands • American Sāmoa • TongaPacific drama in Sāmoa as late twists keep Oceania dream aliveRed cards, ruled-out goals, and late penalties defined Tuesday's OFC Men's Champions League with two dramatic draws leaving all four clubs still in the hunt.PMN NewsTue, 03 Feb
Politics • Sāmoa‘Treat us with dignity’: Pacific visa fight returns to ParliamentPacific communities are renewing calls for fairer access to New Zealand, with a nearly 50,000-signature petition set to be presented next week.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 03 Feb
Sports • American Sāmoa • Cook Islands • Sāmoa • TongaPacific rivals set the tone as OFC Champions League qualifiers kick off in Sāmoan capital A fiery Sāmoa-American vs Sāmoa draw and a dominant Cook Islands win opened the qualifiers, as Pacific clubs began the fight for a single place on the region’s biggest stage.PMN NewsMon, 02 Feb
Health • Aotearoa New Zealand • American Sāmoa • Cook Islands • Kiribati • Nauru • Sāmoa • TuvaluPacific dengue surge: Travellers urged over protection as regional outbreaks increaseWith some Pacific nations reporting thousands of cases, New Zealand health officials are urging travellers to take mosquito bite prevention seriously to reduce dengue infections recorded upon return.PMN NewsFri, 30 Jan
Sports • American Sāmoa • Cook Islands • Sāmoa • TongaPacific champions eye place on football’s biggest Oceania stageFour teams have landed in Apia with one goal: to qualify for the OFC Men’s Champions League 2026 in Fiji, as the regional meet kicks off this weekend.PMN NewsFri, 30 Jan
Politics • SāmoaPeters backs visa reforms for Pacific nationals ahead of petition handover Winston Peters says costs and delays are unfairly blocking some Pasifika from visiting New Zealand and signals support for a petition calling for a visa-on-arrival scheme.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 29 Jan
Entertainment • Tonga • Fiji • Sāmoa‘Red Red Wine’ in Tonga: UB40 shares ‘The Big Love’ with South Pacific crowdsThe group launched their Big Love Tour in the region, drawing sold-out crowds in Tonga and delivering a night of nostalgia, emotion, and Pacific pride.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 29 Jan
Politics • SāmoaSāmoa approves millions in school payout as funding questions remainThe government has approved a nationwide back-to-school payment but has yet to explain how the one-off assistance will be funded.Renate RiversWed, 28 Jan
Politics • SāmoaSecond by-election confirmed as Sāmoa MP quits Parliament to join ruling FAST partyThe resignation of Independent MP Motuopuaa Seve Henny Papalii has triggered a second vote amid a period of political realignment in the island nation.Renate RiversTue, 27 Jan
Education • SāmoaExam results prompt review of Sāmoa's education systemFalling pass rates have triggered a government review, as teachers highlight weak foundations, staff shortages, and changing student behaviour.Renate RiversTue, 27 Jan
