Sports • FijiKiwi Ferns withstand Fiji Bulikula scare to seal late World Cup opening victoryLeianne Tufuga's try saves New Zealand from an upset, edging out a brave Fijian side 18-12 in Newcastle, Australia, on Sunday.Christine RovoiSun, 18 Oct
Sports • SāmoaFetu Sāmoa push world champions all the wayBut the Jillaroos deliver a fierce physical examination to win 40-0 in their RLWC opener.Christine RovoiSat, 17 Oct
Community • Solomon Islands • FijiMelanesian women's programme to build confidence, connection and leadershipA new mentorship initiative will help young women develop their public speaking and communication skills, with its launch planned for Auckland’s Melanesian Festival this month.Lachlan EddieWed, 14 Oct
Pacific Region‘Pregnancy and birth are a new faultline’ as extreme heat puts Pacific mothers at riskNew Wellcome survey finds 73 per cent of maternal health professionals are seeing more heat-related complications as the United Nations calls for maternity care to be built into climate planning.Christine RovoiWed, 07 Oct
ElectionPacific women have waited long enough for equal pay in NZ, says former commissioner Saunoamaali’i Dr Karanina Sumeo says caring is skilled work and government must stop treating fair pay as a cost.Thomas Tarurongo WynneTue, 06 Oct
Pacific Region • TuvaluTuvalu makes history with first woman Governor-GeneralTemukisa Auina Penehuro Hauma begins her four-year term as the country marks 48 years of independence.PMN NewsThu, 01 Oct
Environment • Fiji • TuvaluFijian women to bring climate relocation stories to the heart of Pre-COP31 talanoaWomen and elders from four communities at different stages of relocation will share what losing land, homes and connections means as global climate talks come to the Pacific.Christine RovoiThu, 01 Oct
Community • SāmoaSāmoa women gain skills to manage household waterA women-focused course was introduced after participants said mixed training gave them less opportunity to take part in the practical work.Renate RiversTue, 29 Sep
Sports • Fiji • SāmoaLate penalty from Qoro seals unbeaten Fijiana WXV campaign in HKFiji held their nerve in a thrilling 20-17 win over the Netherlands while Sāmoa’s Manusina also signed off with victory over HK China.RNZ PacificMon, 28 Sep
Pacific Region • FijiPacific women turning community concerns into evidence for better, stronger accountabilityA Fiji initiative is training women to gather data on public services while the Pacific Media Summit in Savusavu hears calls for a stronger and more sustainable media industryPMN NewsFri, 25 Sep
