Politics • Aotearoa New ZealandAucklanders gather for World Homeless Day as rough sleeping risesPeople are gathering to support homeless whānau as new figures show one in six New Zealanders have experienced homelessness.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 10 Oct
Politics • Aotearoa New ZealandGovt accused of ‘punching down’ on young people over Jobseeker changesYouth advocate Aaron Hendry says new Jobseeker Support rules put cost-cutting ahead of care, blaming young people for “an economic crisis they did not create”.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 06 Oct
NewsPacific families still shut out as rental prices cool across the countryA third of new tenants are paying less rent this year, but a housing advocate warns Pasifika whānau face rising costs, unstable tenancies, and ongoing discrimination.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 19 Sep
News • Aotearoa New ZealandPacific health expert calls for bold action as supermarket reforms fail to fight food crisisDr Anae Neru Leavasa says the government’s aim to speed up consents will not ease grocery prices, leaving Pacific families under pressure.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 04 Sep
HealthExpert urges govt to include ethnicity in GP funding formulaDespite changes aiming to better reflect the needs of patients, Dr Gabrielle McDonald warns excluding ethnic factors keeps existing health disparities.Khalia StrongFri, 15 Aug
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: Will the move to ban card surcharges really help?The government’s move to ban card fees sounds helpful, but in reality, it won’t shift the needle on rent, power, or grocery bills.William TeriteTue, 29 Jul
PoliticsCalls for culturally grounded housing solutions amid homelessness crisisDr Karamia Müller warns that Government statistics under-represent the scale of homelessness affecting Māori and Pacific communities.Khalia StrongThu, 24 Jul
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands bylaw empowers chiefs to block child marriageIn Koleasi, a remote village in Central Guadalcanal, traditional leaders now have the legal backing to stop child marriage and escalate cases of abuse. Khalia StrongWed, 23 Jul
PoliticsYouth rally for change: Hīkoi demands action on homelessness crisisRangatahi from Kickback are marching from K-Road to Britomart, urging Aotearoa to recognise and address the harsh realities faced by their peers.Khalia StrongFri, 13 Jun
Opinion • Aotearoa New Zealand • United StatesWill’s Word: What the US taught me about NZ's possible futureBack from America, Pacific Mornings host William Terite warns how greed and individualism reshape daily life and why Aotearoa must stay alert.William TeriteTue, 03 Jun
