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PRN is a dedicated news team providing a top of the hour news service weekdays from 6am to 6pm, on Niu FM and Radio 531pi. We also provide news and information via Pacific Media Network's nine Pacific language programmes. (Tonga, Samoa, Cook Islands, Niue, Fiji, Tuvalu, Tokelau, Solomon Islands and Kiribati. You can find us on Face Book and Twitter.
Fakaalofa lahi atu! It’s a good week because my beloved Warriors won their last game of the year. The All Blacks crumble in South Africa, and Samoa finish an historic week in emphatic fashion.
Matty's On The Five is our weekly wrap focusing on five of the biggest moments in Pacific sport, as determined by Matt Manukuo.
Chairperson for the Council of Chiefs, Aupito William Sio, responded to criticisms by the Chair of the Pacific Leadership Forum.
Chairperson for the Council of Chiefs, Aupito William Sio, responded to criticisms by the Chair of the Pacific Leadership Forum.
A night filled with love, laughter, and life at the 20th . 🔗Full story link in bio.
A night full of love, laughter, and life at the 20th Pacific Music Awards.
Contemporary artist Fa’amele Etuale lives and breathes her craft. But sustaining creativity and authenticity, she says, requires support.
Contemporary artist Fa’amele Etuale lives and breathes her craft. But sustaining creativity and authenticity, she says, requires support.
A Pacific physiotherapist hopes to bridge gaps in academic research and wants to hear from Sāmoan communities how they keep active following a stroke.
A Pacific physiotherapist hopes to bridge “huge gaps” in academic research and is calling for Sāmoans to share how they keep active following a stroke.
Q&A with PMN’s Gaby Solomona reveals her reasons for entering the popular reality TV show and the wider impact she hopes it will have.
Q&A with PMN’s Gaby Solomona reveals her reasons for entering the popular reality TV show and the wider impact she hopes it will have.
The 2024 ARL annual awards celebrate the men’s and women’s premiership competitions, paying tribute to the sport’s legends, both past and present.
The Pacific Health Scholarships are offered annually to students who are undertaking studies relating to health or disabilities.
Kiingi Tuheitia will be remembered for his leadership, advocacy and kindness.
Kiingi Tuheitia will be remembered for his leadership, advocacy and kindness.
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.
Following shocking NCEA pass rates for Pacific and Māori students, Alwyn Poole is pushing for a much needed shake-up on education.
Following shocking NCEA pass rates for Pacific and Māori students, Alwyn Poole is pushing for a much needed shake-up on education.
Tokelau has been a New Zealand territory since 1925.
A special committee will decide whether another vote will be held on Tokelau’s self-determination options.
Winston Peters' comments on climate change have faced criticism, against the backdrop of the Pacific Islands Forum leaders summit in Tonga.
Winston Peters' comments on climate change have faced criticism, against the backdrop of the Pacific Islands Forum leaders summit in Tonga.
Tavite Tonga shares his journey from discovering his love for music to his current roles as a performer, educator, and director, and his future aspirations
Tavite Tonga shares his journey from discovering his love for music to his current roles as a performer, educator, and director, and his future aspirations
Pacific Mornings' host William Terite says the Deputy Prime Minister has landed himself in hot water over controversial comments made at the Pacific Islands Forum.
Pacific Mornings' host William Terite says the Deputy Prime Minister has landed himself in hot water over controversial comments made at the Pacific Islands Forum.
ACT leader David Seymour says they are aiming to have their Treaty Principles Bill ready by November and that the final copy will contradict the expectations of those who hate or love it.
ACT leader David Seymour says they are aiming to have their Treaty Principles Bill ready by November and that the final copy will contradict the expectations of those who hate or love it.
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.
When he heard about the horrific road crash, Li'amanaia Lorenzo Kaisara says he felt compelled to do something.
South Auckland community leader Li'amanaia Lorenzo Kaisara says he has sought the approval of the deceased's families.
An ordained minister attributes his success in business to his Samoan values and the work ethic instilled in him by his parents.
An ordained minister attributes his success in business to his Samoan values and the work ethic instilled in him by his parents.
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.
Pacific Mornings' host William Terite says poor test results for Māori and Pacific students shows charter schools might be a good idea after all.
Pacific Mornings' host William Terite says poor test results for Māori and Pacific students shows charter schools might be a good idea after all.
Tonga’s Honourable Frederica Tuita and Sāmoan community leader, Mary Autagavaia, weigh in on the recurring discussion of monetary donations getting out of hand in Tongan and Sāmoan gift-giving practices.
Tonga’s Honourable Frederica Tuita and Sāmoan community leader, Mary Autagavaia, weigh in on the recurring discussion of monetary donations getting out of hand in Tongan and Sāmoan gift-giving practices.
climate change is causing more frequent and intense extreme weather events across the region.
Metservice and environment officials say there is an urgent need for weather alerts because most people lack access to adequte multi-hazard cautions.
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.
The comeback king Vaovasamanaia Winston Peters is looking to stand again for Parliament - he’ll be 81 if the next election is held in 2026.
The comeback king Vaovasamanaia Winston Peters is looking to stand again for Parliament - he’ll be 81 if the next election is held in 2026.
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PMN News political reporter Alakihihifo Vailala questioned the Deputy Prime Minister about his stance on climate change. Have a listen to what he had to say.
Got no clue about what P.I.F (the Pacific Islands Forum) is?? We got you covered!#Pif2024 #Tonga
Here’s a glimpse of this mornings opening ceremony! #Pif2024
Sunday service in the kingdom 🇹🇴 #pif2025
Deputy PM Vaovasamanaia Winston Peters alongside high-level delegation which included UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres and leaders across the Pacific arrived in Tonga last night to attend the 53rd Pacific Island Forum Leader’s Meeting. #Pif2024
The best way to end our Tongan language week celebrations is with food 🇹🇴 Check out this quick tutorial on how to make sapasui moa (chicken chop suey) 🍲 🍗 🥢 #chopsuey #tlw #tonganlanguageweek #tongan #sapasuimoa
NZ First Leader Rt. Hon Vaovasamanaia Winston Peters confirmed to PMN News that he intends on running at the 2026 General Election. #winstonpeters #elections2026 #pacmornings #news
This week Pacific communities gathered at Turangawaewae marae including the King and Queen of Tonga and members of the House of Ariki. It was the first time the Kiingitanga invited Pacific communities to a hui.
PMN News spoke to Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick in Māngere last week around the recent resignation of three Pasifika Green MPs. Full story at www.pmn.co.nz
Members of the New Zealand Team have arrived back in the country, after competing in their most successful Olympics yet 🇳🇿 New Zealand finished 11th on the official medal tally, collecting 10 gold medals - the best in the country’s history 🥇 We spoke to Tongan-Kiwi weightlifter David Liti about what it meant for him to compete in Paris 🏋🏽 PMN's Olympics coverage was brought to you by the Pasifika Medical Association Group #ParisOlympics #Olympics #NewZealand #Pacific
New data shows Pacific and Māori children are at higher risk of dog attacks, prompting calls for increased awareness, responsible ownership, and education.
In a media conference held this morning in Auckland CBD, Vanuatu Prime minister Hon. Charlot Salwai says that he is looking forward to future cooperation with New Zealand.
Māngere East Primary School celebrates cultural diversity, adding te reo Māori Kūki ‘Airani to their bilingual units provided at the school. Read the full article at www.pmn.co.nz 🔗 #CookIslandsLanguageWeek #MangereEastPrimary #SouthAuckland #PacificLanguages
A South Auckland intermediate school has pioneered an unfamiliar sport in the Asia Pacific Youth Championships. Read the article at pmn.co.nz 🔗 #tchoukball #sport #KedgleyIntermediate #nz Kedgley Intermediate Community
It’s no easy task to choose New Zealand’s best pie 🥧🏅 The Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Awards is the biggest food competition in the Southern Hemisphere. With over 5000 entries, some might even call this event the Pie-Olympics where top pies and their bakers are awarded bronze, silver, and gold. In the tasting round of the bigger categories such as the mince and cheese or steak and cheese, judges are tasting around 50 pies. Having eaten about 8 whole pies by the end of the day. Congratulations to Arlyn Thompson from Rangiora Bakery in North Canterbury who took out the 2024 Supreme Pie Award for her slow cooked Sumatra style beef pie. #supremepieaward #nzpies #bestpie #bakelsnz Bakels Supreme Pie Awards Sky City NZ Bakels
Last week saw the final report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in State and Faith-based Care tabled in Parliament after almost 6 years. The report heard from almost 3000 survivors, only 5% were Pacific. Pacific and Māori survivors endured higher levels of physical abuse than other ethnicities, more than half described being sexually abused while they were in social welfare care. William Wilson of Sāmoan and Scottish descent and Karl Mokaraka of Māori and Sāmoan descent both open up about their experiences as survivors of abuse in state-care. Wesley College declined to comment. 🎥Watch the full video on our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxveA4eZhAo 🔗Read the article at pmn.co.nz #abuseinstatecare #pacificpeoples
The first Pacific World Health Organisation regional director for the Western Pacific, Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala visited the The University of Waikato last week. #WHO #pacific #health #waikatouniversity
World Rugby Player of the Year signs historic three-year deal with Moana Pasifika. Savea held a press conference earlier this week exclusively with Pacific media outlets to express his thoughts on the move. #MoanaPasifika #PacificRugby #ArdieSavea
Sports journalist Matt Manukuo helps us to get ready for the Paris Olympics 2024 with these handy French words and phrases 🥇🥈🥉 PMN Paris Olympics 2024 coverage proudly brought to you by Pasifika Medical Association Group✨ For more go to www.olympics.com or www.pmn.co.nz
Deputy Prime Minister Vaovasamanaia Winston Peters responds to the Green Party’s Darleen Tana situation. Read the full article on our website pmn.co.nz #GreenParty #NZPolitics #WinstonPeters #DarleenTana #pacmornings
Warm Pacific greetings from the PMN News Team. PMN News is a dedicated news team providing a top of the hour Pacific-focussed news service weekdays from 6am to 9am and then at midday and 3pm on PMN 531pi and PMN Niu. We also provide news and information in nine Pacific language programmes, namely, Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Niue, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga and Tuvalu. A number of our Pacific language news bulletins are also streamed by Radio New Zealand Pacific to the Pacific region.
