Pacific RegionOne million children in the Pacific without a birth certificate - SPCThe experts warn that this hinders their access to education, healthcare, and legal rights. Khalia StrongTue, 08 Jul
Pacific Region • TongaSiosi’ana Taumoepeau crowned Miss HeilalaThe young Tongan beauty was born in Germany, spent her childhood in the United States and Canada, and has French heritage.Christine RovoiFri, 04 Jul
Sports • Papua New Guinea • Sāmoa • FijiMarie Kaipu shines as PNG defeat Sāmoa in OFC Women's Nations Cup opener in FijiThe defending champions showed their dominance with a 2-1 victory despite a late fightback from the Sāmoans.PMN NewsFri, 04 Jul
Pacific Mini Games 2025 • Fiji • PalauFiji rowers win Silver medals despite short preparation timeTight schedule? No problem for the Fiji women’s Va’a team, who paddled to two silver medals, bringing the nation’s total to 17 ahead of the marathon races.Latonya Lole, Sports ReporterWed, 02 Jul
Sports • SāmoaYoung, proud, and ‘ready to roll’: Sāmoa women pursue gloryHead coach Juan Chang Urrea is confident in his young side’s potential to make an impact at the 2025 OFC Women's Nations Cup tournament in Fiji.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 02 Jul
Sports • Aotearoa New ZealandNorthern Mystics reclaim top spot as finals race heats upThe defending champions surged back to the top of the table with a commanding 20-point win over the Stars in Round Eight of the ANZ Premiership.Latonya Lole, Sports ReporterTue, 01 Jul
Arts • EuropeSelina Tusitala Marsh becomes first Poet Laureate for the CommonwealthThe New Zealand academic is embracing her new role to share histories and promote understanding through the power of poetry.Khalia StrongTue, 01 Jul
Education • Fiji Dr Unaisi Baba paves the way for women leaders, transforms Pacific education As Vice Chancellor of Fiji’s National University, she champions gender equality while addressing pressing challenges within the region’s education sector. Elenoa TuragaiviuMon, 30 Jun
SportsSteel comeback over Pulse keeps netball playoff dreams aliveRound seven of the ANZ Premiership sees the Steel secure a one-point win over the Pulse, Tactix return to the top, and the Mystics retain the Hobitton Cup.Christine RovoiTue, 24 Jun
EducationPacific scholars unveil racism in Aotearoa in ground-breaking bookOceans Between Us exposes how racism is entrenched in Aotearoa’s systems, including education, health, and policy.Khalia StrongMon, 23 Jun
