Sports • Sāmoa • TongaJunior Paulo leads from the front as Toa Sāmoa crush Tonga in BrisbaneThe veteran prop delivered a masterclass at Suncorp Stadium, while PNG Kumuls book their place in the bowl final of the Pacific Championships. Latonya Lole, Sports ReporterMon, 27 Oct
Sports • Tonga • Sāmoa • AustraliaTongan debut looms for Robert To’ia in high-stakes Sāmoa clashThe young rising star is set to fulfill his lifelong dream of representing Tonga as they face the Toa in Brisbane on Sunday.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 23 Oct
Sports • Papua New Guinea • Cook Islands • Tonga • SāmoaKumuls aim to shake up Pacific ChampionshipsA full-strength PNG side's set to make a powerful statement against the Cook Islands this weekend.Christine RovoiTue, 21 Oct
Sports • TongaTonga teen cyclist debuts at Pacific CupA new Tongan cycling federation has sent its first riders to the regional tournament.Khalia StrongFri, 17 Oct
News • TongaPasifika, Māori called to reclaim ocean tradition and safety culture to reduce drowning ratesA former navy diver says reconnecting Pacific seafaring traditions and tikanga could save lives, following a coroner’s report into the death of Tēvita Moeakiola.Khalia StrongTue, 14 Oct
Pacific Region • TongaTributes pour in for Pesi Siale Fonua, 'a steady voice of truth' and Matangi Tonga founderPesi Siale Fonua, founder of Matangi Tonga Online, is remembered as a pioneering, fearless, and humble figure in Pacific journalism.RNZ PacificTue, 14 Oct
Arts • TongaFrom sacred comb to family conflict: Tongan play to premiere in South AucklandFā’onelua ‘o Manako Polohiva, written by Seluvaia ‘Iloahefaiva, explores loss, revelation and resilience through a noble family at Māngere Arts Centre.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 30 Sep
Pacific Region • Fiji • Tonga • JapanJournalists dive into Japan’s solutions to climate, disaster and sustainability threatsA group of newsmakers from the Pacific and Caribbean are immersed in Japan’s real-world responses to these challenges as part of a unique media fellowship.Christine Rovoi in TokyoMon, 29 Sep
Pacific Region • TongaJapan's govt expands investment in Tonga’s key airport after multi-million-dollar upgradeJapan is boosting Tonga’s aviation and border security with a US$17.7million (NZ$29.8m) airport upgrade and a US$6m (NZ$10m) e-passport grant.'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 26 Sep
Politics • Federated States of Micronesia • Tonga • Tuvalu • Fiji • SāmoaPacific leaders push climate action, gender equality and ocean protection at UNGA80From Tuvalu’s plea on climate loss and damage to Fiji’s “Ocean of Peace” vision and Micronesia’s stand on methane and high seas protection, Pacific leaders are shaping the 80th UN General Assembly.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 25 Sep
