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31/08/2024

Chairperson for the Council of Chiefs, Aupito William Sio, responded to criticisms by the Chair of the Pacific Leadership Forum.

30/08/2024

Paralympic gold and silver medallist Tupou Neiufi on pressures, family support, and cultural pride at the Paris 2024 Paralympics Games.



Read more: https://pmn.co.nz/read/sports/family-the-driving-force-behind-tongan-para-swimmer?fbclid=IwY2xjawE_ZMFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcYL9COg6N5MvM1IH5nk-wAQlR0XkPZ3LFTx5S2LSNDzEMkNvNKRi-qJUQ_aem_lke8BdT_Xt8iglloDzHPiw

29/08/2024

Kiingi Tuheitia will be remembered for his leadership, advocacy and kindness.

Kiingi Tuheitia will be remembered for his leadership, advocacy and kindness.

29/08/2024

The United States says it wants the Pacific Islands Forum to become stronger.

Officials from Beijing and Washington have engaged Forum members to promote the goals and achievements of their Pacific partnership strategies.

28/08/2024

Highly influential artist Teremoana Rapley receives the Pacific Music Awards 2024 Lifetime Achievement honour.

Highly influential artist Teremoana Rapley receives the Pacific Music Awards 2024 Lifetime Achievement honour.

28/08/2024

Live from PIF: Christopher Luxon has arrived in Tonga - his first time to the Kingdom. And he's kicked off the trip with formal talks with his Tongan counterpart, Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni.

PMN News is in Tonga this week for the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting. Check in here for all the updates from this important geopolitical event.

27/08/2024

Winston Peters' farewell speech to Pacific leaders comes under heavy criticism.

Deputy Prime Minister Vaovasamanaia Winston Peters has been criticised over his address to Pacific leaders on climate change.

26/08/2024

Pacific Mornings' William Terite gives his take on a decision by New Zealand’s Court of Appeal which gives Uber drivers the same rights as employees.

Pacific Mornings' William Terite gives his take on a decision by New Zealand’s Court of Appeal which gives Uber drivers the same rights as employees.

26/08/2024

Deputy Prime Minister Vaovasamanaia Winston Peters has met with New Caledonia President Louis Mapou for talks on the sidelines of the forum leaders summit.

PMN News is in Tonga this week for the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting. Check in here for all the updates from this important geopolitical event.

26/08/2024

Tongan Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi 'Ofakivahafolau Sovaleni is the new chair of the Pacific Islands Forum.

While the Cook Islands Prime Minister is relieved and feeling so much lighter now, he isn’t saying goodbye just yet.

25/08/2024

King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipauʻu Tukuʻaho have remained in New Zealand following Te Koroneihana last week.

Noble MP Lord Vaea has reaffirmed the Royal Family’s support for the Pacific Islands Forum leaders summit.

25/08/2024

Baron Waqa says he is concerned about the ongoing crisis in the French Pacific territory.

The Pacific’s top diplomat believes a New Caledonia mission will go ahead despite delays due to differences between President Emmanuel Macron and local leaders in the French territory.

25/08/2024

The politics of the Pacific Islands Forum will continue this week when regional leaders, representatives, and their international partners meet.

PMN News is in Tonga this week for the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting. Check in here for all the updates from this important geopolitical event.

25/08/2024

The Prime Minister is set to head into a Pacific's 'perfect storm'.

Next week’s summit in Tonga will gather leaders from across the Pacific including the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres.

24/08/2024

Christopher Luxon's coalition government has had a rough week and it's not going to get any better, Labour says.

Labour Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni takes a dig at the various coalition flubs this week.

24/08/2024

The United Nations Sec General addressed media before heading to Tonga and expressed a clear message of support for the Pacific ahead of the trip, highlighting that the rest of the world “targets” the region in unfair ways.

Read more: https://pmn.co.nz/read/pacific-region/pif-leaders-meeting-blog

24/08/2024

This year’s theme is ‘Transformative, Resilient, Pasifiki: Build Better Now’ with Tonga’s Prime Minister, Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni chairing the forum.

Next week’s summit in Tonga will gather leaders from across the Pacific including the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres.

23/08/2024

At a time of unprecedented economic, environmental, and geopolitical challenges, all eyes are on the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Nuku'alofa next week.

The politics of the Pacific Islands Forum will continue to dominate this key reunion of regional leaders, representatives, and their international partners.

21/08/2024

US Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the Democratic presidential nomination.

The Democratic National Convention is underway in Chicago and former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is set to address the DNC faithful.

21/08/2024

Sixteen candidates, including a record five women, have forced their way into the Kiribati parliament.

Counting of votes has been completed and despite the usual suspects returning to parliament, there have been some surprises.

20/08/2024

Stray dogs are a common sight in the Pacific.

They are our faithful companions but leave them on their own too much and they become dangerous doggies.

20/08/2024

Fiji expects more business opportunities as a result of Google’s plans in the country.

The American multinational corporation and technology company is planning a FJ$200 million Fiji-based data centre, as some Pacific nations face challenges integrating new technologies.

20/08/2024

The protest stems from months of frustration over failed pay negotiations.

Hato Hone services says it will respond to life-threatening emergencies during the 24-hour industrial action, and people should continue to call 111.

20/08/2024

Pacific leaders from the Solomon Islands, Cook Islands and Fiji were scheduled to visit the troubled French Pacific territory this week.

Despite a green light from Paris, New Caledonia's President Louis Mapou wants the fact-finding mission to the troubled French territory 'deferred'.

20/08/2024

Kiribati is set to continue on its current path with China after incumbent President Taneti Maamau retained his parliamentary seat.

The Kiribati national election results are in as rising costs, climate change, and Chinese influence among the big topics.

19/08/2024

Pacific dignitaries and royalty are converging on Turangawaewae marae to mark the Māori King's coronation, but there are politics and cultural differences at play.

“When you have systems and structures in a government that looks to attack Māori, those inevitably impact us” - Tongan community leader Pakilau Manase Lua

“When you have systems and structures in a government that looks to attack Māori, those inevitably impact us” - Tongan community leader Pakilau Manase Lua

19/08/2024

Two Pacific researchers who have recently delved into youth wellbeing say there needs to be more scholars like themselves.

Two Pacific researchers who have recently delved into youth wellbeing say there needs to be more scholars like themselves.

19/08/2024

Health, peace, and prosperity for i-Kiribati people are the reasons Ruth Cross Kwansing is running for a seat in parliament

Ruth Cross Kwansing is one of 18 female candidates out of 114 vying for a parliamentary seat in Kiribati's national election.

18/08/2024

The most common cancers in children are leukaemia and brain and spinal cord tumours.

Tongan mother Sina Kami set up WOWS Kids Fiji after she lost her daughter to cancer because she wanted to make a difference.

18/08/2024

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