Pacific Region • FijiFiji govt steps in over pageant row, insists national winner must represent countryThe government has warned organisers to respect a Cabinet decision tied to public funding as backlash over who should represent Fiji at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant continues.Christine RovoiThu, 22 Jan
Pacific RegionVoices of the Pacific: Preserving stories for generations to comeA major Pacific-led project is saving thousands of historic recordings and returning them to the communities they belong to.Khalia StrongMon, 19 Jan
Pacific Region • FijiMiss Fiji row erupts as current, former queens speak out weeks before Pacific Islands pageant A contract dispute that sidelined Miss Fiji Dr Peggy Ravusiro has triggered public backlash and raised questions about transparency and governance as the country prepares to host the regional contest.Christine RovoiWed, 14 Jan
Community‘Heart of our family’: Pacific leader Vui Elena Fa’amoe-Timoteo dies after decades of serviceThe founding member of the Pacific Leadership Forum was a tireless advocate for education, health, and community.Khalia StrongTue, 13 Jan
Pacific Region • Solomon Islands • SāmoaSolomon Islands pulls out of Miss Pacific Pageant - committeeThe nation will not feature in this year's event in Fiji over concerns from last year being "unresolved and have damaged trust" in the competition.Christine RovoiMon, 12 Jan
SummerNo Wallet? No Worries: Celebrating Pacific hobbies for 2026Affordable and enjoyable, these Pacific-inspired activities, from learning languages to planting taro, help you to celebrate without breaking the bank.Khalia StrongSat, 10 Jan
SummerOpinion: How to be everyone’s favourite aunty this ChristmasPalusami, lolly salad, and eyebrow diplomacy: a cheeky guide to making this Christmas unforgettable. Khalia StrongMon, 22 Dec
Sports • Aotearoa New ZealandArdie Savea leads starstudded lineup as New Zealand Rugby honours its bestSavea claimed three top awards after a standout season, while rising talent and Pacific rugby stars were also celebrated at the NZ Rugby Awards.PMN NewsFri, 12 Dec
EducationUnwanted sexual experiences ‘a public health crisis’ for Pacific youth, researcher saysOne in six Pacific students say they’ve had unwanted sexual experiences, and one in 10 aren’t even sure.Khalia StrongFri, 12 Dec
BusinessNew pay-equity law will worsen inequality, say Pacific communitiesThey warn the rushed law will widen racial and gender pay gaps, cancel existing claims, and push many families further into hardship.PMN NewsThu, 04 Dec
