Pacific Region • Aotearoa New Zealand • AustraliaNew Zealanders value Pacific ties but lack real connection - reportA new survey finds most Kiwis view Pacific nations as vital for the country's future, but only half the population feel culturally connected.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 27 Aug
Sports • Tonga • Aotearoa New ZealandBuilding more than muscle: Mateo Vaihu’s mission to get his community movingThe Tongan bodybuilding trailblazer turns his attention from global competition to uplifting his community through fitness, mindset, and cultural pride.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 15 Aug
Opinion • Solomon IslandsWill’s Word: The Pacific Islands Forum feels like the United Nations 2.0Solomon Islands’ plan to keep global powers out of the forum may give Pacific nations space to talk but could also signal shifting allegiances.William TeriteFri, 15 Aug
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: Red flags over the FBI setting up shop in New ZealandThe FBI opening an office in Wellington raises serious questions. If China is in the mix, why is the Government so determined to spin it otherwise?William TeriteFri, 01 Aug
Pacific Region • Tonga • Nauru • Kiribati • Cook IslandsDeep sea mining: What it is and why the Pacific is at the centre of itAs demand for green tech metals grows, island nations are central to a global scramble that may reshape international law and marine ecosystems.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 21 Jul
OpinionEyes of Fire: The Last Voyage and Legacy of the Rainbow Warrior is a timely reminderDavid Robie’s 40th Anniversary edition connects past injustice with today’s political and environmental struggles, reminding us that the Pacific’s fight has never ended.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 10 Jul
Pacific Region • TokelauTuning in from Tokelau: When the US forces brought WWII to AtafuA glimpse into a little-known chapter of Pacific history as US Coast Guardsman Roger Kehm writes about his time in Atafu during the Second World War.Samson SamasoniFri, 25 Apr
Pacific RegionUS reopens protected Pacific marine reserve, sparking outrage from environmentalistsAmerican Sāmoa welcomes the lifting of a fishing ban in the marine reserve, but environmentalists warn it could endanger vulnerable species and fragile ocean ecosystems.PMN NewsSat, 19 Apr
Language & Culture • Niue • Aotearoa New Zealand • AustraliaCelebrating heritage: Niuean’s debut picture book unites cultures through coconut talesPMN producer Inangaro Vakaafi celebrates the launch of Hunt for Niu Tupu, blending the Niuean and English languages and connecting Pacific families.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 14 Apr
News • Aotearoa New ZealandPacific jobseekers urged to embrace confidence amid tough employment marketTom O’Neil says that underselling oneself can kill opportunities and urges Pacific people to own their achievements and tailor CVs to stand out.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 26 Mar
