Community • Niue • Sāmoa • Cook IslandsPacific leaders humbled by recognition in New Year 2026 HonoursEight Pacific community leaders across New Zealand have been recognised for their service to education, disability advocacy, sport, faith, culture, language revitalisation, and social justice.PMN NewsMon, 05 Jan
Community • SāmoaSāmoan sports star humbled by award for services to rugby and Pacific communityFormer All Black Saveatama Eroni Clarke is recognised for a career that has bridged elite rugby, Pacific leadership, and mental health advocacy across Aotearoa.PMN NewsMon, 05 Jan
Community • SāmoaAotearoa loses 'extraordinary and devoted' health leader Dame Karen PoutasiA respected public health leader with Pacific family connections, Dame Karen Poutasi leaves a legacy of integrity and work to address health inequities for Pacific and Māori people.PMN NewsSat, 03 Jan
Community • SāmoaFour decades of Pacific service: Sāmoan senior lecturer recognised in New Year HonoursSailauama Cheryl Talamaivao, a registered social worker, says her lifelong drive for social justice comes from the Sāmoan values instilled by her migrant parents.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uSat, 03 Jan
Sports • SāmoaPacific Huddle: The lessons, laughs, and love for my people From my first show in July to celebrating Pacific athletes and stories, this year has been full of surprises, challenges, and inspiration. Latonya Lole, Sports ReporterTue, 30 Dec
Health • Sāmoa • Cook IslandsThe phone call that changed everything: Social worker’s new life after kidney transplantAfter nearly a decade on dialysis, Faálaeo Feliuai received a life-saving kidney transplant that has given her energy, independence, and a new lease on life.Khalia StrongThu, 18 Dec
Politics • SāmoaSāmoa PM threatens legal action, opposition leader suspended in ParliamentA ministerial statement warning of legal action over alleged misinformation sparked confrontation, leading the Speaker to suspend Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi for 24 hours.Renate RiversWed, 17 Dec
Politics • SāmoaLeaked rules spark concern over press freedom in SāmoaProposed media rules in Sāmoa, which the government says are not intended to restrict the media, have reignited press freedom concerns.Renate RiversWed, 17 Dec
Law & Order • SāmoaSāmoa court blocks withdrawal of Falealili I election petitionsJudges say serious bribery and treating allegations must be heard, amid concerns over missing witnesses and an alleged private settlement.Renate RiversMon, 15 Dec
Pacific Region • Fiji • Papua New Guinea • SāmoaLineup for Miss Pacific almost complete after Fiji, PNG crown queensMiss Pacific Islands 2025, Litara Ieremia-Allan from Sāmoa, was in Suva for the Miss Fiji 2025 crowning this weekend, celebrating the region’s upcoming contestants for next year’s pageant in Nadi.PMN NewsSun, 14 Dec
