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Politics

ACT pushes back on move-on orders for children amid calls for end to rough sleeping

A youth organisation says political action could end rough sleeping by Christmas.

PMN NewsFri, 04 September

Pacific Region •

Palau

Pacific Forum leaders agree on regional action as Naoero breaks ranks over China missile test

The Forum's final communiqué calls for advance warning of missile tests while leaders also welcomed new plans for regional security, fisheries and AI.

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne in PalauFri, 04 Sep

The Tongan language finds a place in diaries, music and classrooms

From a new bilingual diary in Aotearoa to a first song written entirely in Tongan, Pacific communities are finding everyday ways to keep Lea Faka-Tonga alive.

Cedric TausingaThu, 03 Sep

Pacific Region •

Palau •

Papua New Guinea

Luxon backs shake-up of Pacific partnerships as Forum leaders demand more action

New Zealand’s prime minister says countries wanting to be development partners in the Pacific need to show where they will invest as PNG calls for strong cooperation and practical results.

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne in PalauFri, 04 Sep

Local Democracy Reporting

Fairer or harder? Auckland Council keeps candidates in alphabetical order

Councillors weighed concerns about electoral fairness against accessibility, simplicity and the potential cost of changing how candidates are listed.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 02 Sep

Pacific Region •

Papua New Guinea •

Palau

Pacific backs war on drugs as PNG pushes for new security treaty

Leaders support a new regional plan to tackle organised crime in the Pacific but Papua New Guinea says voluntary arrangements are no longer enough.

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne in PalauThu, 03 Sep

News from around the Pacific

Pacific campaigners: Indigenous knowledge must have a say in the deep sea mining debate

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne in PalauFri, 04 Sep

Pacific Region •

Fiji

Fiji’s new $200 litter fine sparks calls for councils to clean up too

Elenoa TuragaiviuThu, 03 Sep

Sports •

Niue

‘It’s not over till it’s over’: Mother of four Anastasia Sekene's NRLW dream is real

Latonya LoleThu, 03 Sep

Arts

Young Pasifika and Māori musicians unite to bring harmony and healing to Koroneihana

Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 03 Sep

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