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18/12/2025

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16/12/2025

Auckland Council says the decision, delivered on Tuesday by District Court Judge Richard McIlraith, means the Papatoetoe subdivision election must be re-run and completed by 9 April 2026.

A judge has ordered a fresh poll after ruling that irregularities materially affected the result.

10/12/2025

The generation refusing to lose Vagahau Niue
A new theatre work confronts the silence around Niuean language loss and a new generation ready to break it.

A new theatre work confronts the silence around Niuean language loss and a new generation ready to break it.

10/12/2025

Between last-minute gifts, travel plans to the islands, church break-ups, and family group chats buzzing with holiday deals, scammers know exactly how to sneak in.

With online scams surging over Christmas, cyber-safety experts say a new YouTube series could help whānau spot red flags before they ruin the summer break.

10/12/2025

Around 300 Pasifika workers at ACC will keep their current flexible-work arrangements after the agency dropped plans to force more staff back into the office.

Around 300 Pasifika workers at ACC will keep their flexible work arrangements after the agency dropped plans to require more office days.

09/12/2025

The NRL has issued breach notices to four Tonga XIII officials after investigating the incident that left Tongan star Eliesa Katoa seriously injured, sparking Pacific player concerns.

Four Tonga XIII officials have been disciplined after an NRL investigation found serious failures in how the 25-year-old’s head knocks were handled, renewing long-held fears about player safety.

08/12/2025

Beyond that postcard-perfect picture lies a deeper, older story - one written in rock, lava, reef, and tectonic movement.

A new UN project is helping Pasifika uncover the true value of their landscapes: from active volcanoes to ancient reefs, exploring geotourism and geoparks.

04/12/2025

Sisters United Academy, a new charter school designed specifically for Pacific girls, will open in February 2026.

Sisters United Academy in Auckland says the model can better serve ethnic communities who have long faced gaps in mainstream education.

04/12/2025

NZ’s secondary school teachers will see their pay rise next year, after the Government and the Post-Primary Teachers’ Association (PPTA) finally agreed to a new pay deal.

The agreement will end months of tense bargaining, offering fresh hope for schools.

03/12/2025

As the year winds down and the festive lights come out, many workplaces start thinking about the same question: Should we celebrate 2025 with a Christmas party?

Season's Greetings from the team at PMN. To kickstart our Summer Series, here’s a Pacific view on ending 2025 well.

03/12/2025

Pasifika face an uncertain future as artificial intelligence threatens millions of jobs in countries already struggling with limited digital access and infrastructure.

Pacific nations could be left behind in the global AI race, with women and young people most exposed to job losses as wealthier countries surge ahead.

02/12/2025

A leading think‑tank is urging Australia to use the money saved by not hosting COP31 to fund climate adaptation in Pacific nations, a move it calls a real test of climate leadership.

Canberra's decision to give up hosting next year’s climate conference has drawn criticism from Pacific leaders and environmental groups.