Entertainment • Tonga‘And that’s on MMT’: $110k to provide clean water for Pacific childrenTongan actor and musician JP Foliaki wins Celebrity Treasure Island, hearts of the nation, and pride of Pasifika.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 18 Oct
Business • Tuvalu • Solomon Islands • Kiribati • Vanuatu • Tonga • Fiji • SāmoaPacific economy: Growth slowing as post-pandemic rebound fadesThe World Bank this week launched its latest Pacific Economic Update - its first post-pandemic report for the region.Christine RovoiFri, 18 Oct
Sports • Tonga • Fiji • Cook IslandsPacific Championship: Stars trade club jersey for national coloursJust when you think the rugby league season is over, the sport's top athletes are back for more.Christine RovoiThu, 17 Oct
Arts • TongaLauded artist Dagmar Dyck takes on tertiary roleTongan-German artist Dagmar Dyck has been appointed Assistant Pro Vice Chancellor Pacific at Auckland University of Technology, where she aims to support Pacific students' academic success through culturally responsive leadership and dedicated support systems.Khalia StrongThu, 17 Oct
Language & Culture • Sāmoa • TongaOhn Clothing continues to push the boundaries of conventional designJohn Tanuvasa, a designer of Tongan and Sāmoan descent, is a trailblazer in the fashion world, known for pushing the boundaries of conventional design.Susnation SetaThu, 17 Oct
Arts • TongaTongan short film eyes OscarsLea Tupu’anga (Mother Tongue) could hit Hollywood, after taking out two awards that put it in contention for a bid at the Oscars.Khalia StrongThu, 17 Oct
Society • Cook Islands • Tonga • Tokelau • SāmoaWhere are our Pacific populations in NZ? The 2023 Census shows the regional hotspots where some Pacific communities are choosing to congregate.Khalia StrongThu, 10 Oct
Sports • TongaFootballer moves to Tonga to chase World Cup dreamMaikeli Lomu spoke to John Pulu from PMN Tonga about playing soccer in a country where rugby is king, and how things didn’t go to plan.Khalia StrongThu, 03 Oct
Society • Tonga‘Guided by ancestors’: Tongan pride, Pacific unity take centre stage as Ministers meetPetty Officer Maria Pahulu honours her Tongan heritage, calling for Pacific unity as New Zealand hosts defence and security officials in Auckland.'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 02 Oct
Language & Culture • TongaTonga’s ancient gods and the 21st centuryCan Christianity and ancient Tongan deities coexist? A scholar explores Tonga's creation story and modern connection to the land.Khalia StrongTue, 24 Sep