Language & Culture • Cook Islands‘Don’t be shy’: New generation leads push to bring te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani back homeOnly a small percentage of NZ-born Cook Islanders speak the language as experts say the future of te reo depends on making language learning accessible, fun and part of everyday family life.PMN NewsFri, 07 Aug
OpinionApple changed for Europe so why can't Big Tech change for NZ?The EU forced Apple to adopt USB-C. Andre Fa'aoso says the same lesson applies to social media: countries working together have far more power.Andre Fa'aosoWed, 05 Aug
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
CommunityMore than a crown: Redefining pageantry with identity, culture, leadership and voiceFrom Australia to Aotearoa, a new generation of Pasifika is putting community first and giving youth a platform to reconnect and speak up for themselves.PMN NewsMon, 20 Jul
Politics • Aotearoa New ZealandPacific voters are listening but parties aren’t connecting, experts warnPacific communities are not hard to reach, they are simply waiting for political parties to speak to them in ways that feel real, two communications experts say.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 17 Jul
Sports • Solomon Islands • Tahiti • VanuatuSemis lineup complete as Solomons join Fiji, PNG and New Zealand in OFC U16 last fourSolomon Islands fought back to keep their World Cup dream alive while Aotearoa sealed top spot with a dominant win over Tahiti as the OFC Under-16 Championship semi-finalists were confirmed.PMN NewsFri, 17 Jul
Community • Cook Islands‘Come to our level’: Young Cook Islander calls on leaders to reconnect with youth Ezekiel Tatuava-Enjoy says the future of the country’s culture depends on stronger connections between leaders and the next generation.Maeva Moelagi Becerra-JacksonFri, 17 Jul
Sports • Fiji • Sāmoa • Solomon Islands • New CaledoniaFiji and PNG march into OFC semifinals after commanding winsThe Fijians turned on the style with a five-goal win over Sāmoa while hosts Papua New Guinea edged New Caledonia to book their place in the playoffs.PMN NewsThu, 16 Jul
Politics • Cook Islands'We're opening the door': Young Cook Islanders call for new generation of leadersFirst-time candidate Sammy Mataroa and returning hopeful Davina Hosking Ashford say this election is about more than winning seats. It's about inspiring more young Cook Islanders to step into leadership.Teitimoana Tairi, Cook Islands NewsTue, 14 Jul
Politics • Aotearoa New Zealand‘They don’t see themselves’: Pacific youth warn politicians ahead of electionA new PMN Horizon Research survey shows many young Pasifika say political parties must build stronger connections beyond election campaigns.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 14 Jul