HealthPacific women urged to speak up as cancer knowledge gaps exposed in new studyResearch has found major gaps in Pacific women’s knowledge of gynaecological cancers, as a Fijian cancer survivor urges women to trust their bodies and keep asking questions.Khalia StrongWed, 16 Sep
SportsPacific powerhouses set for OFC women's semi-final showdownFiji and Papua New Guinea are through to the final four and are now one win away from a place at the 2027 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.PMN NewsMon, 14 Sep
Language & CulturePacific families urged to help put names and stories to Auckland’s historic photographsAuckland Museum is asking Pasifika to help identify people in thousands of photographs taken across Tāmaki Makaurau from the 1920s to the 1970s.Khalia StrongFri, 11 Sep
Pacific Region$195m boost for Pacific women as the political leadership gap remains With only one female leading a Forum member government, questions remain over whether money alone can break the region’s political barriers.Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 11 Sep
Sports • Papua New Guinea • Tonga • Sāmoa • New CaledoniaPNG women finally break through as Sifas fires Junior Bilums into OFC knockout racePapua New Guinea have ended a decade-long wait for an Oceania Under-16 Women’s Championship win over Tonga that sets up a crucial final-day clash with Sāmoa.PMN NewsThu, 10 Sep
HealthPacific women still face long wait for diagnosis despite new guidelines on endometriosis in NZJournalist Candice Ama spent seven years waiting for answers. New guidelines aim to help wāhine get diagnosed sooner, but experts warn access to treatment remains an equity issue. Khalia StrongWed, 26 Aug
Sports • FijiNew era begins as Willie Walker names his first Fijiana women's side for Springboks showdownTwo new faces, a new coach and a fresh chapter for Fiji women's rugby as the national team open their two-Test series against South Africa on Saturday.PMN NewsFri, 07 Aug
Sports • SāmoaSāmoa sensation Seine Stowers powers Pacific to gold with record lifts at the Glasgow GamesThe 18-year-old smashed two Commonwealth Games records to win Sāmoa and the Pacific's first gold medal and continue her family's weightlifting legacy.PMN NewsThu, 30 Jul
ElectionConsent starts at home: Pacific health expert says law reform needs family conversationsA Sāmoan sexual health researcher welcomes stronger consent laws, but says real change will come from helping Pacific children learn about respect, boundaries and healthy relationships. Khalia StrongTue, 21 Jul
Pacific Region • FijiFiji military urged to review pregnancy rules for peacekeepersA UN gender report has found women in Fiji's army who become pregnant before or during deployments are removed from missions.Christine RovoiThu, 09 Jul
