EducationPacific students get a boost as university programme tackles equity gap in accessUniversity entrance rates for Māori and Pasifika have fallen but a partnership between Auckland schools and the University of Auckland is helping young people gain confidence, support, and better results.Khalia StrongThu, 02 Apr
Local Democracy ReportingAfter 51 years, Polyfest is still fighting for long-term funding certaintySeiuli Terri Leo-Mauu says sustainable funding is critical, as no agency takes responsibility for the future of one of Aotearoa’s biggest Pacific events.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 31 Mar
Sports • Vanuatu • Tonga • Cook Islands • American SāmoaVanuatu book place in OFC U16 finals as hosts Tonga sign off with first win of the tournamentVanuatu fight back to secure qualification for the men’s championship in PNG, while the home fans celebrated Tonga's victory to close their campaign.PMN NewsTue, 31 Mar
Sports • Vanuatu • Cook Islands • Tonga • American SāmoaVanuatu hit 20 as Cook Islands set up decisive U16 OFC men's clashA record-equalling win for Vanuatu and a composed victory for Cook Islands have set the stage for a winner-takes-all clash in Tonga.PMN NewsSun, 29 Mar
Local Democracy ReportingWho should pay for Polyfest? Growth puts pressure on fundingAs Auckland’s biggest Māori and Pacific youth festival grows, councillors warn more support could mean less for other community events.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 20 Mar
Local Democracy ReportingReturning to the ocean: Reviving Pacific ancient knowledge through a new sailing programmeAn Auckland Council-backed sailing initiative is reconnecting Pacific and Māori with their voyaging heritage while building confidence and water safety skills.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 13 Mar
Pacific Region • TokelauRealm relations in focus as Tokelau-NZ marks 100-year historyMore Tokelauans live in New Zealand than at home. As the country marks a century of this relationship, what happens next and who decides?Khalia StrongTue, 03 Mar
EducationFrom Kelston to Canterbury: Pasifika engineering student awarded scholarshipEngineering student Grace Motusaga says the support lifts financial pressure off her family and strengthens her goal to serve Pacific communities through renewable energy.Khalia StrongFri, 27 Feb
EducationThe Toloa Scholarships close for 2026 as Pacific Islands students set to pursue STEM studiesThis year's programme opens doors for young Pasifika in science, technology, engineering, and maths as the 2025 cohort shows the difference these awards make.PMN NewsFri, 13 Feb
Sports • SāmoaMason Smales is chasing Olympic history for SāmoaAfter six months out with illness, one of the only Sāmoans on the professional squash tour is fighting to return, with his sights set on Los Angeles 2028.Khalia StrongThu, 12 Feb
