Pacific Region • Cook IslandsCook Islands returns to Pacific pageant after six-year breakNgatepaeru Marie Maoate will represent the Cook Islands at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant, marking the country's return since 2019.Cook Islands NewsSat, 11 Jan
Business • Sāmoa • Niue • Cook IslandsBringing the Pacific to Aotearoa: Luxury gift boxes with island flairHandmade accessories and revered Niuean banana chips are among the unique items featured in a business highlighting Pasifika talent.Khalia StrongMon, 23 Dec
NewsPacific population bucks NZ trendsSociologist Paul Spoonley says Pasifika communities are younger and more fertile than the national average.Khalia StrongThu, 19 Dec
Pacific Region • Fiji • Solomon Islands • Tonga'Most pervasive': UN report reveals increased violence against Pacific womenGender-based attacks are not only physical but include sexual, psychological, emotional, and economic abuse, according to new data.Christine RovoiTue, 10 Dec
Opinion‘We bring life to this world, yet we are disadvantaged by it’ Tui Gallagher, of Te Whare Hīnātore, says despite being small in population, Pacific and Māori women are disproportionately overrepresented in homelessness.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 05 Dec
Business • SāmoaYoung Sāmoan woman honoured with prestigious UK awardAlexia Hilbertidou, founder of GirlBoss New Zealand, has been presented the Diana Award for her impact on empowering young women in leadership.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 05 Dec
Education'Believe in yourself': Tongan nursing student scoops top honours Uinita Tapa'atoutai has received the Supreme Award at the Ara Insitute of Canterbury's end-of-year Pacific Achievements gala event in Christchurch. Christine RovoiMon, 02 Dec
Sports • TongaTongan triumph: Milika Nathan bowls her way to international gloryThe Auckland school teacher has made history by becoming Tonga's first-ever world champion in lawn bowls.PMN NewsSun, 01 Dec
EntertainmentWho is the ‘Moana’ in your life?Stars of Disney’s Pacific film reflect on their impactful and inspirational wayfinders.Atutahi Potaka-DewesSat, 30 Nov
Language & Culture • DocumentariesMyths and Maidens: ‘A conversation starter’ to unpacking Pacific women stereotypesTikilounge’s latest documentary looks at issues impacting women in the region.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 20 Nov
