ArtsFrom Ngāti Porou to Salelologa, Sāmoa: Pacific pride echoes at Royal Military TattooWhen British bagpipes played Pōkarekare Ana and Tongan soldiers performed Tū Tira Mai, it wasn’t just a spectacle, it was a powerful moment of cultural recognition for Staff Sergeant David Fiu.Khalia StrongMon, 23 Feb
Opinion • Aotearoa New Zealand • TongaTangata Whenua, Tagata Moana: The Sovereignty of ServiceOn Waitangi Day, PMN Chief Executive Don Mann reflects on what it means to stand as both tangata whenua and tagata moana.Don MannFri, 06 Feb
EntertainmentFour strings, one ocean: Pacific islands roots take centre stage on World Ukelele DayFrom Hawaiʻi to Aotearoa and across the region, music lovers are celebrating an instrument that carries deep cultural connections, shared history, and a sound recognised around the globe.PMN NewsTue, 03 Feb
Business • Aotearoa New Zealand • TongaAuckland bakery stops selling popular Tongan horse-meat pie over food safety concernsCouncil inspectors have pulled it off the shelves after finding the horse meat was not cleared for human consumption, raising questions about cultural food practices and food safety in Aotearoa.Christine RovoiTue, 27 Jan
Local Democracy Reporting • Aotearoa New ZealandFamilies bring festival of colour, community to Aotearoa's far northThe community is hoping a new Colours in the Park festival will grow into an annual celebration, bringing people together through colour, food, music and joy.Susan BottingMon, 19 Jan
Pacific RegionVoices of the Pacific: Preserving stories for generations to comeA major Pacific-led project is saving thousands of historic recordings and returning them to the communities they belong to.Khalia StrongMon, 19 Jan
Pacific Region • FijiNothing to fear about the Great Council of Chiefs, Rabuka saysAll communities are reassured of the GCC's commitment to unity and national welfare as the army signals renewed cooperation with the chiefs.PMN NewsTue, 02 Dec
Pacific Region • FijiFiji military apologises to chiefs and pledges 'civilian supremacy'The formal traditional apology (matanigasau) was offered by the army commander for their role in past political turmoil.RNZ PacificThu, 27 Nov
Opinion • SāmoaIs Sāmoa obsessed with pageants? It certainly seems that wayFor Sāmoans, these contests go far beyond beauty. They’re a celebration of pride, culture, and community, where identity and honour are on display.Renate RiversFri, 07 Nov
Language & Culture • SāmoaA Sāmoan tatau ‘mess’ puts cultural practice under the spotlightTattoo masters warn poor work and unsafe practices tarnish the art’s reputation, as those who underwent tatau report serious health problems.Renate RiversThu, 25 Sep
