PoliticsPacific economist is cautiously optimistic new water plan can save Auckland from drowning in debtAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown has announced a new model to try and keep the city's water rates down while still tackling the agency's infrastructure challenges.Pacific MorningsWed, 08 May
Politics • TongaTongan noble expresses concerns over Kingdom’s futureLord Vaea says climate change needs to be on top of the agenda at the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum, which will be held in Tonga later this year.Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 07 May
PoliticsSouth Auckland will be ‘hit hard’ by congestion chargingSouth Auckland local boards say Council's plans to charge road users during peak traffic hours will add extra costs without addressing "unreliable public transport".Alka PrasadMon, 06 May
PoliticsSouth Auckland local boards: LTP feedback ‘not significant reflection of the community’Local boards across Auckland are gearing up to present community feedback on Auckland Council's long-term plan to the Governing Body next week.Alka PrasadFri, 03 May
Politics‘We can’t get carried away on polls’: Labour Deputy Leader responds following positive resultsLabour Deputy Leader, Carmel Sepuloni on poll results, financial woes and Oranga Tamariki policy.Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 02 May
Politics • SamoaFormer National MP 'disappointed' in the party after not supporting a bill that could restore citizenship for some SamoansAnae Arthur Anae was overwhelmed with emotional as the bill restoring entitlements to Samoan citizenship passed its first reading.Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 01 May
PoliticsUniversity lecturer slams three strikes law as 'backward system"University lecturer, Emmy Rakete critiques three strikes law restoration, citing discrimination towards Māori and Pacific communities.Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 26 Apr
PoliticsMinister for Pacific Peoples says ministry can still 'shine' despite proposed staff cutsDr Shane Reti says proposed cuts to MPP won't stop ministry from being effective. Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 23 Apr
Politics'Render unto Caesar what is Caesar's': Pacific leaders respond to Luxon's church tax callThe PM says his government will consider whether churches should pay tax, but one minister says this could really hurt Pacific communities.Pacific MorningsSun, 21 Apr
Politics • SamoaThe Sāmoan citizenship bill passed its first reading, what now?The bill-to-law process can be confusing, so PMN asked a Labour MP and the chair of a select committee to explain what happens next.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 19 Apr