Sports • Sāmoa • TongaPacific pair earn first All Blacks call-ups for Greatest Rivalry TourProps Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa and Siale Lauaki earn first All Blacks selections as Dave Rennie names his squad for a crucial tour of South Africa.PMN NewsMon, 27 Jul
Politics • SāmoaLaauli pushes for better worker pathways as Luxon calls Sāmoa a trusted Pacific partnerSāmoa's Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa has used his first official visit to New Zealand to push for stronger labour mobility, trade links and a modernised relationship between the two countries.PMN NewsThu, 23 Jul
Sports • Sāmoa • TongaHeartbreak for Sāmoa as Tonga and Fiji left to rue missed chances in Rugby Nations CupManu Sāmoa suffered a last-minute defeat to Romania after leading by 17 points while Tonga pushed Portugal all the way before falling short and Fiji let a first-half lead slip against Scotland.PMN NewsMon, 20 Jul
Pacific Region • SāmoaSāmoan children sent home after Aotearoa adoptions as officials uncover vetting failuresThe Sāmoa government says some prospective adoptive parents allegedly used fake online photos during the adoption process.Christine RovoiFri, 17 Jul
Sports • SāmoaPatrick Tuipulotu ready to repay Dave Rennie's faith in All Blacks returnAfter another injury setback, the Sāmoan lock is back in the All Blacks starting side for the first time this year, ready for the physical challenge of Ireland.Latonya LoleThu, 16 Jul
Sports • Fiji • Sāmoa • Solomon Islands • New CaledoniaFiji and PNG march into OFC semifinals after commanding winsThe Fijians turned on the style with a five-goal win over Sāmoa while hosts Papua New Guinea edged New Caledonia to book their place in the playoffs.PMN NewsThu, 16 Jul
Sports • SāmoaJarome Luai brings winning pedigree as Eels turn to Toa Sāmoa star to revive title push The four-time NRL premiership winner will join Parramatta in 2027, reuniting with Mitchell Moses as the Eels look for the spark to return them to finals contention. Latonya LoleWed, 15 Jul
Sports • Sāmoa • Tonga • FijiSāmoa and Tonga set up Pacific showdown as Fiji search for answersManu Sāmoa and Tonga will battle for Pacific bragging rights in the final round of the World Rugby Nations Cup while Fiji head into a must-win test. PMN NewsMon, 13 Jul
Sports • Fiji • Sāmoa • TongaVakatawa’s comeback adds emotion to Flying Fijians’ biggest test yetAfter a heart condition ended his France career, Virimi Vakatawa is on the verge of a dream test return for Fiji in the Nations Championship.Christine RovoiThu, 09 Jul
Sports • Sāmoa • Fiji • Tonga • Cook Islands • NiuePacific power drives Blues to Origin gloryNew South Wales stun Queensland 30-12 in front of Pacific leaders to reclaim the State of Origin Shield.Christine RovoiThu, 09 Jul
