Language & Culture • TongaFrom Ōtara to Elam: A Tongan artist's journey comes full circle homeAs Tonga Language Week begins across Aotearoa, Dr Sione Faletau is celebrating family, culture and an education that gave him a second chance.PMN NewsSun, 16 Aug
Pacific Region • Tonga'Welcome Home': Tonga government launches first national policy to support returneesBuilt with the voices of returnees themselves, the new strategy aims to replace stigma with compassion and help people rebuild their lives in the Pacific island kingdom.PMN NewsThu, 06 Aug
Arts • Tonga • Aotearoa New Zealand‘He was our superhero’: The legendary Jonah Lomu’s Tongan story comes to the big screenA new documentary celebrating All Black legend Jonah Lomu premiered in Auckland at the weekend, highlighting his Pacific roots, family values and lasting influence to a new generation.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 03 Aug
Sports • Tonga • Vanuatu • FijiTeam Pacific signs off Glasgow26 with a judo medal, Silver Ferns gold as all eyes turn to 2030Tonga claimed a final-day judo bronze, Norfolk Island celebrated a historic medal and New Zealand's Silver Ferns returned to the top of Commonwealth netball as Glasgow 2026 came to a close.PMN NewsMon, 03 Aug
Politics • Tonga • United StatesFirst Tongan US senator says diaspora can help build Tonga's futureDoug Fiefia says Tongans around the world hold the skills, connections and experience needed to create new opportunities for the island kingdom.Andre Fa'aosoFri, 31 Jul
Sports • TongaDavid Liti delivers golden finish as Pacific athletes keep Glasgow momentum rollingThe New Zealand-Tongan heavyweight produced one of the lifts of the Commonwealth Games to win gold while more Pacific athletes prepare to take centre stage across Glasgow.PMN NewsFri, 31 Jul
Immigration • TongaPacific families face new migration hurdles as New Zealand and Australia tighten rulesFrom preparing new migrants before they leave Tonga to uncertainty over bringing parents across borders, Pasifika are watching major changes to migration rules in Aotearoa and Australia.Christine RovoiThu, 30 Jul
Law & Order • TongaLast Tonga prison escapee Liuaki Vi recaptured after weeklong manhuntThe New Zealand national has been recaptured in Tonga, bringing a weeklong international manhunt to an end after three prisoners escaped from a police holding cell in Nuku'alofa.PMN NewsMon, 27 Jul
Sports • Sāmoa • TongaPacific pair earn first All Blacks call-ups for Greatest Rivalry TourProps Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa and Siale Lauaki earn first All Blacks selections as Dave Rennie names his squad for a crucial tour of South Africa.PMN NewsMon, 27 Jul
Sports • Tonga • Fiji • Cook IslandsTonga stun hosts as Pacific athletes light up Commonwealth GamesThe Finau sisters led Tonga to a stunning win over Scotland while Fiji teenager Anahira McCutcheon broke the national record twice in one day.PMN NewsSun, 26 Jul
