Digital Magazine/November 2025
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DIGITAL MAGAZINE

November 2025

Pacific music, sport and culture, first. Our November issue leads with Aaradhna's return to the United States, and runs from Johnny Suite and Fijiana to Miss Samoa, the Pacific Cup final and the All Blacks in Chicago.

Vol. 2 No. 1110 stories
IN THIS ISSUE

10 stories

Aaradhna performing, PMN+ November 2025 cover feature
MUSICAaradhna: The Soundtrack of Our SoulsBack on US stages for the first time in nearly a decade, the Porirua singer talks Sam Cooke, the Apollo, and the cave studio where she layers Samoa and India into every song.Queenie Taua'a
Johnny Suite performing, PMN+ November 2025 feature
MUSICBeast Mode in Harmony: The Rise and Redemption of Johnny SuiteMililani's Elijah Lagafuaina went from humbled benchwarmer at Mt. SAC to the Waikiki Shell with Fiji, and built a reggae-gospel sound on gratitude.Joey Quenga
Fijiana, the Indo-Fijian rapper behind “Welcome to the Bay”
MUSICFijiana: Reppin' Richmond, Rapping Her Truth, and Redefining Pasifika PrideThe Indo-Fijian rapper behind “Welcome to the Bay” on Fiji Hindi bars over Bay Area drums, sensuality as resistance, and claiming her place in the Pacific.Keilani Mayo
Kiridox and Poetik, who collaborated on “PO’ SOME.”
MUSICBuilding Bridges Through Beats: Kiridox on Collaboration, Culture, and Coming Full CircleThe Wellington artist on linking with Poetik for “PO’ SOME.”, self-funding a video across two cities, and what #TokoUso unity means right now.Queenie Taua'a
Josh Tatofi at Eden Park for Tonga v the New Zealand Kiwis
MUSICJosh Tatofi Lights Up Eden Park for Tonga at NZ Kiwis ClashThe anthem, the post-match concert and a sea of red — more than 40,000 at Eden Park for Tonga against the Kiwis.Queenie Taua'a
Miss Samoa 2025–2026 Feagaimāli‘i Soti Mapu
CULTUREA New Year, a New Miss SamoaFeagaimāli‘i Soti Mapu takes the crown for 2025–2026, as Litara Ieremia-Allan hands over after a year that set the bar high.Queenie Taua'a
The New Zealand Kiwis before the 2025 Pacific Cup final against Toa Samoa
SPORTSKiwis Claim Victory Over Toa Samoa in Pacific Cup FinalNew Zealand take the 2025 Pacific Cup 36-14, closing out a tournament that brought Pacific nations together in blue, red and black.Queenie Taua'a
Samoan flags at the Toa Samoa Fan Day in Western Sydney
COMMUNITYWestern Sydney Unites: Toa Samoa Fan Day Brings Thousands TogetherOver 10,000 people at Eastern Creek on five days' notice. Kennyon Brown and Bina Butta on the blue army, FTA Official, and what Western Sydney feels like.Queenie Taua'a
All Blacks players celebrate at Soldier Field in Chicago
SPORTSStanding on the Shoulders of Those That Have Gone Before UsA Pasifika lens on the All Blacks' 26-13 win over Ireland at Soldier Field, and what Ardie Savea said afterwards about culture, faith and family.Queenie Taua'a
The PMN+ November 2025 playlist
MUSICThe November 2025 PlaylistNostalgic throwbacks, trending hits and fresh discoveries to carry you through the month.Queenie Taua'a