Pacific Region • Papua New Guinea • VanuatuAnother boat tragedy in PNG as search ends for Vanuatu ferry disasterFour people remain missing off East New Britain as Vanuatu authorities call off the search for 37 people missing from the MV Matui.PMN NewsTue, 22 Sep
Pacific Region • VanuatuVanuatu's maritime authority calls for ship's captain to be arrestedVMSA says the vessel was overloaded, carrying passengers without approval and sailed despite a marine warning before sinking off Ambae.Christine RovoiThu, 17 Sep
Pacific Region • Vanuatu19 people rescued as search continues for passengers after Vanuatu ferry wreckA French search aircraft has joined the operation off Vanuatu with more passengers still feared missing from the MV Matui.Christine RovoiMon, 14 Sep
Sports • Solomon Islands • Vanuatu • FijiSolomon Islands club eye historic OFC title against Auckland CityCentral Coast FC are one win away from becoming the first Solomon Islands club in 17 years to lift the Oceania Men’s Champions League title.PMN NewsFri, 21 Aug
Community • Vanuatu • FijiAncient DNA reveals how waves of migration shaped the PacificNew research using 72 ancient genomes gives a clearer picture of how people moved through Vanuatu, Fiji and Tonga over the past 3000 years.Christine RovoiWed, 19 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
Language & Culture • VanuatuVanuatu independence inspires Bislama Week celebrations across NZVanuatu marks 46 years of independence and ni-Vanuatu across Aotearoa celebrate, using language, culture and storytelling to strengthen their identity.PMN NewsThu, 30 Jul
Language & Culture • Vanuatu'Never alone': Bislama Language Week keeps Vanuatu culture strong from Port Vila to NZA ni-Vanuatu student shares the language, family values and community spirit that continue to shape his identity in Aotearoa and beyond.PMN NewsSun, 26 Jul
Sports • Solomon Islands • Tahiti • VanuatuSemis lineup complete as Solomons join Fiji, PNG and New Zealand in OFC U16 last fourSolomon Islands fought back to keep their World Cup dream alive while Aotearoa sealed top spot with a dominant win over Tahiti as the OFC Under-16 Championship semi-finalists were confirmed.PMN NewsFri, 17 Jul
Politics • Vanuatu • FranceVanuatu takes two islands' sovereignty fight beyond France after talks collapseAfter two rounds of failed negotiations with France, Vanuatu says it will pursue international legal action over the disputed Matthew and Hunter islands.Christine RovoiMon, 13 Jul
