Local Democracy Reporting • Sāmoa'Let us speak for our own': Taitosaua Bill Peace pushes for youth voice in PapatoetoeLocal Democracy Reporting is profiling the five Pasifika candidates standing in the Papatoetoe local board race. The final profile is Taitosaua Bill Peace.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 02 Apr
Politics • SāmoaSāmoa’s Deputy Prime Minister resigns, seeks review of court ruling“This is my own decision,” he says, after the Electoral Court found bribery in the 2025 election.Renate RiversTue, 31 Mar
Law & Order • Sāmoa • TongaNZ backs high‑tech tracking in Pacific fight against drugs, fishing and smuggling gangsThe move comes as experts warn island nations are being used as key routes for meth and cocaine trafficking.Christine RovoiMon, 30 Mar
Pacific Region • Northern Mariana Islands • Fiji • SāmoaPacific nations urged to stay calm as global fuel crisis continues to biteAmid soaring oil prices from the Middle East conflict, Pacific governments warn against panic buying and urge communities to prepare responsibly.Christine RovoiMon, 30 Mar
Sports • SāmoaSāmoa rugby row deepens as reform push sparks fears for futureLeaders say change is needed but warn political pressure and rushed reforms could harm the game.Renate RiversFri, 27 Mar
Sports • Cook Islands • Sāmoa • TongaSuper Rugby Pacific: Latu set for debut as Moana brace for Highlanders clashMoana Pasifika prepare for Friday night’s showdown in Auckland, with Paula Latu in line for his first Super Rugby Pacific appearance, as the team adjusts to major coaching news.PMN NewsThu, 26 Mar
Law & Order • Tonga • Fiji • Sāmoa • Papua New GuineaTonga finance minister found guilty of bribery as Pacific leaders face growing legal scrutinyA court ruling against Lata Tangimana adds to a wave of cases across the region and raises fresh questions about accountability among those in power.Christine RovoiThu, 26 Mar
Politics • SāmoaSāmoa Deputy PM loses seat over $91 vote bribeA court has voided Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo’s election. A by-election will follow in Falealili I.Renate RiversTue, 24 Mar
Sports • Sāmoa • Aotearoa New ZealandUmaga confirmed to join All Blacks after Super Rugby PacificFa'alogo Tana Umaga will join the All Blacks coaching team, marking a major step for Pacific representation at the top of the game.PMN NewsTue, 24 Mar
Politics • SāmoaPress freedom under pressure in Sāmoa as Prime Minister ramps up crackdown rhetoricThe journalists’ association distances itself from access decisions after Observer reporters were blocked during NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s visit, raising fresh media freedom concerns.Renate RiversMon, 23 Mar
