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
Pacific Region • VanuatuVanuatu chiefs demand PM Napat resign over use of sacred cultural names in foreign dealsTraditional leaders from five provinces are calling for Prime Minister Jotham Napat to step down, saying sacred cultural identities have been used without proper consultation.Christine RovoiMon, 13 Jul
Pacific Region • Tuvalu • Vanuatu • Palau • FijiPacific opposition grows: Tuvalu, Palau and Vanuatu condemn China missile testThe leaders say the Pacific must never become a testing ground for military powers, renewing calls to protect the region as an "Ocean of Peace".PMN NewsThu, 09 Jul
Pacific Region • Kiribati • Vanuatu • Fiji • Solomon IslandsPacific leaders unite behind Ocean of Peace as China missile test sparks security debateAs Australia expands its defence partnerships and China defends its missile test, Pacific leaders say the region's future must be shaped by island nations, not major power rivalry.Christine RovoiWed, 08 Jul
Health • VanuatuVanuatu govt rolls out Pacific's first heart screening app to help catch silent killers earlyHealth workers and community leaders will now be able to screen people for heart risks on the spot, in a Pacific-first move aimed at catching disease earlier and saving lives.Christine RovoiFri, 03 Jul
Pacific Region • VanuatuVanuatu signs Australia security pact, visa slots return but questions over balance remainPrime Ministers Jotham Napat and Anthony Albanese signed a NZ$608.45 million Nakamal Agreement, which restores Vanuatu’s visa ballot access. But the deal falls short of visa-free travel.Christine RovoiTue, 30 Jun
