Politics • SāmoaPoliticians reflect on historic Sāmoa Citizenship BillWhile celebrated as a victory for ‘Pasifika justice’, questions remain about the bill's limitations.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 21 Nov
Politics • Sāmoa‘Sāmoa was always his second home. New Zealand was the first’Esmae Salesa highlights the power of youth advocacy, intergenerational unity and the collective fight for Pasifika justice.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 21 Nov
Language & CultureLocal board commits $64k to keep Polyfest in ŌtaraThe Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board wants to keep the 50th Polyfest in its hometown of Ōtara, but the decision comes at a cost. Mary AfemataThu, 21 Nov
Opinion • SāmoaA bittersweet victory for Sāmoan justiceGreen MP Teanau Tuiono achieves major milestone with citizenship bill, but William Terite highlights the bittersweet outcome for descendants left out.William TeriteThu, 21 Nov
Language & Culture • DocumentariesMyths and Maidens: ‘A conversation starter’ to unpacking Pacific women stereotypesTikilounge’s latest documentary looks at issues impacting women in the region.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 20 Nov
Politics • SāmoaSāmoa Citizenship Bill passedParliament has approved Teanau Tuiono’s member’s bill, Restoring Citizenship Removed by Citizenship (Western Sāmoa), with support from all parties'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 20 Nov
SocietyHīkoi mō te Tiriti: The movement that spanned oceans to protect a treatyProtests across Aotearoa, Australia, and the Pacific demonstrate widespread opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill, calling for aroha and unity.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 20 Nov
EnvironmentGraffiti clean-up at new Auckland playground costs $22kSince opening, Hayman Park playground in South Auckland has racked up $141,830 in repairs and maintenance, and $22,000 in graffiti removal.Mary AfemataWed, 20 Nov
OpinionWill's Word: A humbling and emotional journeyPacific Mornings host William Terite reflects on gaps in his own education on Te Tiriti and Aotearoa's history.William TeriteWed, 20 Nov
BusinessFair News Bill: Expert warns small media outlets could suffer lossesGoogle has threatened to stop linking to news content in New Zealand if the proposed legislation to make offshore tech giants pay media companies is passed.Christine RovoiWed, 20 Nov