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Pacific Games 2023: That's a wrap!

This year's Pacific Games 2023 has seen records broken, hoodoos eclipsed and French Polynesian claiming final bragging rights as they dominated the medal tallies.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 04 December

Language & Culture •

Tonga

Princess' latest book a tribute to Tonga's warrior king

Princess Frederica is launching her short story on the 4th of December, the same day her great-great-great grandfather King Tupou I began his reign.

Alakihihifo Vailala, Te Rito Journalism CadetSat, 02 Dec

‘We did it’: Gold medal winning boxer continues to make history for Niue

Duken Holo Tutakitoa-Williams won gold at the Pacific Games just over a year after winning Niue’s first ever Commonwealth Games medal.

Matt ManukuoMon, 04 Dec

Pacific Region •

Niue

Extra flight expected to boost Niue tourism

Air New Zealand will be introducing a permanent Saturday service from April, in addition to the regular Tuesday flight.

Alakihihifo Vailala, Te Rito Journalism CadetFri, 01 Dec

Politics

Cultural concerns for children in state-care if law changes go ahead

A Māori family social service provider is urging the government to rethink moving away from race-based policies.

Khalia StrongMon, 04 Dec

Ernestina Bonsu-Maro with the three Māngere College hosts, from left; Kasey Wehi, Tulei Salu and Manuia Fox-Romia on their new podcast Teens of the 275.

Society

High school podcasters hope to inspire Pacific youth to dream big

New PMN podcast is giving Māngere students a chance to grill some of the Pacific's leading media personalities.

Justin LatifFri, 01 Dec

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Cook Islands

Angee Nicholas on future plans and how she almost upset a Labour veteran

Justin LatifSat, 02 Dec

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