Sports • Solomon Islands • French Polynesia TahitiPacific rivals share the points as Solomon Kings and Tahiti United draw in Auckland rainSolomon Kings FC and Tahiti United played out the first 0-0 draw of the OFC Pro League, with goals ruled out, rain falling again in Auckland, and both teams leaving the opening round with mixed feelings.PMN NewsSat, 24 Jan
Pacific Region • Fiji • Solomon Islands • Tuvalu • Sāmoa • Vanuatu • Hawai'iFiji skills shortage: Govt seeking help from diaspora amid Pacific workforce pressureFiji is urging students abroad to return home to fill critical gaps in health, trades, and social services as experts and community voices call for coordinated policies to train, retain, and protect skilled workers.Christine RovoiTue, 20 Jan
Politics • Aotearoa New Zealand • Solomon IslandsPeters off to Kiribati one year after being snubbed by MaamauNZ's Foreign Affairs Minister leaves for Kiribati on Sunday after being snubbed by the country's president last year.Anneke Smith, Political Reporter, RNZFri, 16 Jan
Pacific Region • Solomon Islands • SāmoaSolomon Islands pulls out of Miss Pacific Pageant - committeeThe nation will not feature in this year's event in Fiji over concerns from last year being "unresolved and have damaged trust" in the competition.Christine RovoiMon, 12 Jan
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsPacific fishers at centre of FFA-ILO agreement to improve life at seaThe partnership aims to strengthen safety, fair pay, and human rights for fishers working across the region, putting Pasifika and their livelihoods first.PMN NewsMon, 12 Jan
Pacific Region • Solomon Islands • Fiji • Vanuatu • Papua New GuineaPacific Warned: Global powers will act if island nations remain weakAdvocates say recent US military action in Venezuela is a warning for the Pacific: strengthen governance and reduce reliance on foreign powers.Christine RovoiThu, 08 Jan
Pacific Region • Vanuatu • Solomon IslandsWorld banks back small Pacific businesses with new finance supportA new partnership between IFC and Bred in Vanuatu and Solomon Islands aims to help local firms grow, create jobs, and recover from climate shocks.PMN NewsFri, 26 Dec
Business • Aotearoa New Zealand • New Caledonia • Solomon IslandsTravellers warned as global Airbus 320 recall disrupts Pacific flightsThe safety alert for the aircraft is causing delays and cancellations as the festive travel season begins. Air NZ, Aircalin, and Jetstar have reported disruptions.Christine RovoiMon, 01 Dec
Language & Culture • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands Pidgin celebrated across NZ: Academic says it links culture and communityGordon Nanau reflects on how the language carries identity, belonging, and culture, while the diaspora marks the week with ceremonies, music, and cultural activities.PMN NewsFri, 28 Nov
Sports • Kiribati • Solomon Islands • Fiji • Papua New GuineaOceania football targets online abuse as Pacific females face world's highest violence ratesThe OFC has launched a campaign to protect women and girls from online abuse, saying digital attacks are adding to already high levels of violence in Pasifika communities.Christine RovoiTue, 25 Nov
