Pacific Region • Sāmoa • TokelauPacific voice amplified as Mena Antonio takes top global Caritas roleThe Sāmoan-Tokelauan leader is Vice President of Caritas Internationalis, giving the Pacific a powerful voice in global decisions.Khalia StrongThu, 27 Nov
Politics • Aotearoa New ZealandConcerns grow over proposed 'move-on' powers targeting Auckland homelessYouth advocate Aaron Hendry warns the changes will put Pacific and Māori rangatahi at greater risk, as they are already disproportionately affected by homelessness.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 26 Nov
PoliticsKiwiSaver changes may neglect low-income and Pacific workers - expertNational’s KiwiSaver plan promises stronger savings, but analysts warn it may widen the gap for those least able to contribute.Khalia StrongMon, 24 Nov
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: Auckland can’t police its way out of homelessnessThe CBD feels tense as summer crowds arrive, but sweeping people from Queen Street to another suburb isn’t a solution.William TeriteWed, 19 Nov
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
