Pacific Region • TongaTongan mother turns to sign language to rebuild life with deaf daughter As NZ Sign Language marks 20 years, Lupe Punaivaha says learning to sign helped her reconnect with her daughter after meningitis.Khalia StrongFri, 08 May
Community • Tonga • Aotearoa New ZealandThe former Tongan flight attendant breaking a 33-year nursing barrierAfter 15 years in the skies, Sione ‘Ulufonua swapped the aircraft aisle for the emergency ward and he is now calling for more Pacific men to join a profession that only opened to them in Tonga in 1993.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 07 May
Politics • TongaCabinet in Crisis: Tonga’s Tourism Minister to appeal electoral breach Tongatapu 2 MP Semisi Sika says his failure to declare a $10,000 campaign donation was a “good faith” mistake and he plans to appeal the court ruling as it moves to Parliament. 'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 06 May
Sports • Tonga • Sāmoa • Fiji • Papua New Guinea‘Do we really matter?’ Pakilau warns of rugby ‘death spiral’ as Moana Pasifika exit loomsAs the PNG Chiefs flash $800 million to lure stars like Jarome Luai, a community leader says Rugby Union’s "neglect" of Moana Pasifika could spark a mass exodus to the NRL.Christine RovoiMon, 04 May
Sports • Tonga • American Sāmoa • Cook IslandsNukuhetulu FC finish strong with five-goal win over PanSa to close Oceania campaignThe Tongan side ended their OFC Women’s Champions League qualifying run on a high, beating American Sāmoa’s PanSa FC 5-0 in a physical final match in the Cook Islands on Tuesday (NZT).PMN NewsTue, 28 Apr
Sports • TongaTongan rugby is at a crossroads as pathway 'massive gap' laid bareCEO Aisea Aholelei warns Tonga’s talent pathway is failing local players with Moana Pasifika's uncertain future adding pressure.Christine RovoiTue, 28 Apr
Sports • Fiji • Sāmoa • TongaMoana Pasifika carry pride and pressure into Super Round spotlightSuper Rugby Pacific lands in Christchurch this ANZAC weekend but for Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua, it's about more than results. PMN NewsFri, 24 Apr
Health • TongaDengue Fever returns to Tonga with outbreak declared, ministry saysCases rising across Tongatapu, Ha‘apai and ‘Eua, with young people most affected as health officials urge calm and action.PMN NewsTue, 21 Apr
Pacific Region • Fiji • TongaFiji cruise ship retires after reef grounding ends 22-year serviceThe MV Fiji Princess will not return to service after running aground near Monuriki Island with the operator confirming its retirement.PMN NewsMon, 20 Apr
Pacific Region • Solomon Islands • Tonga • PalauPacific on high alert as leaders trigger crisis pact over fuel fearsLeaders activate Biketawa Declaration as rising petrol costs push island nations into emergency measures and force a region-wide response.RNZ PacificSat, 18 Apr
