PMN | Pacific Media Network

Pacific leaders face tough test of regional voice in Palau summit

With disagreements over China’s missile test, security and West Papua, leaders are under pressure to find common ground.

Christine RovoiMon, 24 August

Technology

Social media ban could cut youth off from their family and support, researcher warns govt

As Aotearoa moves to restrict social media for under-16s, Leah Damm says a ban could create new barriers for young people without addressing what makes online spaces unsafe.

PMN NewsTue, 25 Aug

Fiji's tourism tax puts Pacific air links under pressure, experts warn

A five per cent levy is being criticised by travel groups as airlines and destinations face pressure to keep travellers moving across the Pacific.

PMN NewsMon, 24 Aug

Education

South Auckland school head pushes back on Government plan to end open-plan classrooms

Banapa Avatea says the success of a classroom depends less on walls and more on the teaching, culture and relationships inside it.

Christine RovoiFri, 21 Aug

Law & Order •

Cook Islands

26kg of suspected cocaine washes up on Cook Islands reef

A Mitiaro fisherman has alerted police after finding 19 packages of suspected cocaine tied to coral, as authorities investigate where the drugs came from.

Losirene Lacanivalu, Cook Islands NewsMon, 24 Aug

Sports •

Sāmoa

Lakapi Sāmoa warns: No Manu Sāmoa if rugby sanctions hit

CEO Seumanu Douglas Ngau Chun says Sāmoa could lose its funding and miss two World Cups if the government rejects a proposed World Rugby review.

Talaia Mika, RNZ Pacific Mon, 24 Aug

News from around the Pacific

Sāmoan chef Henry Onesemo named NZ's 2026 Chef of the Year

Renate RiversTue, 25 Aug

Pacific Region

Tongan researcher tracks Pacific quakes as seismic activity rises

Khalia StrongTue, 25 Aug

Community •

Fiji

Fiji church leaders warn excessive kava use is driving members away

Christine RovoiMon, 24 Aug

Sports •

Fiji

Fiji teen makes diving history as Wahs face setbacks and Solomons get silver in OFC final

PMN NewsMon, 24 Aug

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