Sports • Papua New Guinea • Fiji • Aotearoa New ZealandDominance on display: PNG, Fiji and NZ make impressive start to OFC Champions LeagueHekari from Papua New Guinea, Ba from Fiji, and Auckland United from New Zealand prove too strong for their opponents from American Sāmoa, Solomon Islands, and Tahiti respectively.Christine RovoiFri, 09 May
EnvironmentFrom mattresses to marijuana: Auckland’s illegal dumping growsWith more than 1300 reports a month, the reckless dumping of waste is costing Auckland millions of dollars, as it continues to pile up in remote areas.Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterFri, 09 May
Pacific RegionPacific church leaders hope Pope Leo will champion climate justice, Francis legacyThe Pacific Conference of Churches says there has been talk of cardinals feeling the new head of the Catholic Church should be "a middle-of-the-road person".Christina Persico, RNZ Pacific bulletin editorFri, 09 May
Business‘The Polypuff Girls’: Pacific women leading AI education revolutionFibre Fale’s new AI Masterclass aims to bridge the digital divide and equip participants with technological education.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 09 May
Language & Culture • Rotuma • FijiTā, ruḁ, häke: Let's celebrate Rotuman Language Week!Pacific communities and diaspora are invited to learn more about this remote northern island in Fiji.Khalia StrongFri, 09 May
NewsWhite smoke in Rome: Pope Leo XIV electedAmerican Cardinal Robert Prevost has been chosen as the new head of the Roman Catholic Church.Khalia StrongFri, 09 May
PoliticsVi Hausia calls for stronger community engagement and increased voter turnoutŌtara’s youngest local board member advocates for increased Pacific representation in leadership and voting.Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterThu, 08 May
SportsPasifika Rugby leaders rally for voting rights after narrow defeatWhile their motion fell just 0.3 votes short, support for Pacific representation has grown significantly.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 08 May
NewsTop student's rallying call for unity: 'I'm tired of discrimination'Jordyn Joy Pillay uses the Race Unity Speech Awards to send a message to our leaders: Make diversity a daily practice, not just a token gesture.Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterThu, 08 May
OpinionComedy mixtape: Hilarious night of Kiwi laughter, banter and unforgettable momentsDelivering an uproarious showcase of Kiwi humour, Joe Daymond and his hand-picked lineup of comedians brought the house down at Q Theatre.Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterThu, 08 May