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Aotearoa New Zealand •

Ireland

I went to my first rugby game ever and learned why NZ loves this sport

I only recently learned the Warriors don't play union, but a night at Eden Park proved the ultimate crash course in getting caught up with all things rugby.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 20 Jul

Politics •

Papua New Guinea •

Sāmoa •

Tonga

Security in focus as Pacific leaders gather in Brisbane after peace pact, China missile test

Leaders from Tonga, Papua New Guinea and Sāmoa meet Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Brisbane for talks set to centre on regional security.

Christine RovoiWed, 08 Jul

Sports

Award-winning partnership opens new pathways for Pasifika football in Aotearoa

A three-year collaboration between New Zealand Football and the Ministry for Pacific Peoples has lifted Pasifika participation, coach education and helped families feel they belong in the game

Elenoa TuragaiviuThu, 02 Jul

Community

‘Overwhelmed and grateful’: Beatrice Faumuina honoured in King’s Birthday list

The former world discus champion has been appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in this year's King’s Birthday Honours.

Khalia StrongMon, 01 Jun

Community •

Languages

Pacific language champions, sporting greats and community leaders honoured

Twelve Pasifika have been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List for decades of service in sports, education, language, public service, and communities across Aotearoa and the wider Pacific.

Christine RovoiMon, 01 Jun

Local Democracy Reporting

'Enough is Enough': New Zealand sports boss warns sideline abuse is driving children away

Matthew Cooper says poor behaviour from parents and supporters at junior games is putting young players off sports altogether and calls for stronger action to protect children.

LDRSun, 31 May

Health

WHO Pacific chief links youth mental health crisis to climate stress and online harms

Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala says Pacific governments must urgently use sports and physical activity to help tackle rising mental health pressures facing young people across the region.

Christine RovoiTue, 26 May

Law & Order •

Sāmoa

Former Sāmoa rugby international wins NZ court appeal in drink drive deportation case

Sakaria Taulafo has had his conviction set aside and his case sent back to the District Court after a High Court judge found a “real risk” of a miscarriage of justice.

PMN NewsMon, 11 May

Politics

Liquor law changes could lift Pacific communities, small businesses in NZ

Proposed reforms would let bars open on ANZAC and Easter holidays, helping local hospitality and giving fans more chances to come together over sports and the long weekends.

Khalia StrongThu, 19 Mar

Opinion

Pacific excellence set to shape All Blacks' future

Tana Umaga, tipped to join Dave Rennie, highlights growing recognition of Pacific leadership in NZ rugby.

Tuilagi William Leolahi, Pacific HuddleThu, 12 Mar

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