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Flipping the board: Can a ‘Pacific village’ model fix our housing crisis?

A Sāmoan housing advocate says it is time to move towards integrating Pacific communities and values in how we do housing.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 01 May

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Aotearoa New Zealand

Pacific housing crisis 'not just supply' as experts call for system overhaul

Experts say falling Pacific home ownership is being driven by financing gaps, housing design, and policy settings and are calling for coordinated government action to fix the system.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 29 Apr

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Aotearoa New Zealand

ANZAC Day 2026: Māori, Pacific service and sacrifice take centre stage in NZ

As Aotearoa marks 80 years since the first peace time ANZAC Day, Pasifika communities are bringing their stories of service, loss, and pride to the heart of remembrance.

PMN NewsSat, 25 Apr

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Aotearoa New Zealand

Unbeaten Tactix face winless Magic as ANZ Premiership heats up

Early season lines are already being drawn, with one team flying, another struggling, and key milestones adding extra edge to a crucial weekend of netball.

PMN NewsFri, 24 Apr

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Aotearoa New Zealand

Heavy rain batters northern Aotearoa as landslides force road closures, evacuations

Fresh weather warnings remain in place across the upper North Island with homes evacuated near Auckland after a major slip as emergency services warn of delays during strike action on Friday.

PMN NewsFri, 24 Apr

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Aotearoa New Zealand

Body found identified, police say as flood recovery fund launched for Wellington families

NZ's capital is coming to terms with the impact of severe flooding this week as a body found during the search in Karori has been formally identified and a $100,000 relief fund to support affected whānau.

Christine RovoiThu, 23 Apr

Politics •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Pacific leader warns scrapping BSA could leave communities without protection

Pulotu Tupe Solomon-Tanoa’i, a former Broadcasting Standards Authority board member, says abolishing the agency could expose marginalised groups to harm without a clear path for accountability.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 23 Apr

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Aotearoa New Zealand

Pasifika lead ANZAC remembrance as families honour World War One service

Pacific communities are being encouraged to take part in this year’s ANZAC commemorations in Auckland with a special Pasifika theme recognising the region’s World War One service and sacrifice.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 23 Apr

Environment •

Aotearoa New Zealand

State of emergency lifted in parts of Wellington Region as flood response eases

Upper Hutt, Porirua and Kāpiti Coast stand down, but emergency powers remain across the wider region as recovery continues.

PMN NewsTue, 21 Apr

Entertainment •

Aotearoa New Zealand

From family roots to film set: Alex Tarrant’s unexpected link to war hero Haane Manahi

The Pacific-Māori lead actor discovers a whakapapa connection to the legendary soldier he portrays on screen.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 21 Apr

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