Sports • Cook Islands • Tonga • Fiji • SāmoaPacific rugby league is closing the gap as the World Cup nears, says former Kiwis playerVeve Iosia 'Sia' Soliola says young Pasifika athletes need to see their worth beyond the field as the island nations build stronger teams and new pathways for the next generation.PMN NewsSat, 10 Oct
Sports • SāmoaFrom cleaning a home to the Kiwis: Laban’s World Cup call-upThe Sāmoa-born Warriors forward says his father helped guide his decision to represent New Zealand as a new generation of talent prepares for rugby league’s biggest stage.Christine RovoiSat, 10 Oct
Sports • Sāmoa • FijiPacific women’s teams ready to make World Cup historySāmoa bring experience and fresh faces, Fiji prepare for their first World Cup and PNG chase upsets on home soil.PMN NewsThu, 08 Oct
Environment • SāmoaSāmoa climate activist tells leaders: You now have a responsibility to act for our aiga, futureYouth advocate Brianna Fruean says Pacific hospitality comes with an obligation to protect communities, oceans and the 1.5°C goal.Christine RovoiThu, 08 Oct
Community • SāmoaSāmoa women gain skills to manage household waterA women-focused course was introduced after participants said mixed training gave them less opportunity to take part in the practical work.Renate RiversTue, 29 Sep
Election • Sāmoa • NiueHunkin-Tagaloa wants health shakeup with prevention at the centre The Porirua-based Labour candidate says her 20 years across primary care, community work and the arts have shaped her vision for healthier Pasifika.Thomas Tarurongo WynneTue, 29 Sep
Health • Sāmoa • FijiSāmoa boosts national HIV preparedness after Fiji emergency warningHealth authorities in Apia are increasing surveillance and readiness with 14 flights a week linking Sāmoa and Fiji.Christine RovoiTue, 29 Sep
Sports • Fiji • SāmoaLate penalty from Qoro seals unbeaten Fijiana WXV campaign in HKFiji held their nerve in a thrilling 20-17 win over the Netherlands while Sāmoa’s Manusina also signed off with victory over HK China.RNZ PacificMon, 28 Sep
Politics • SāmoaACT open to trial of visa-free travel for Sāmoa, Seymour saysThe ACT Party leader says access could be tested for a year and cancelled if people breach the conditions.PMN NewsFri, 25 Sep
Business • SāmoaEmmy-winning Sāmoan journalist tells Pacific reporters: ‘We deserve to be in those rooms’Tamara Vaifanua is in Apia sharing 25 years of newsroom experience and urging young journalists to trust the value of their Pacific voices.PMN NewsWed, 23 Sep
