Politics • Sāmoa • Aotearoa New ZealandSafata still waiting: Compensation bill gets bigger as communities told to 'be patient'Almost 20 months after the HMNZS Manawanui sank off Safata, more than 10,000 people have been identified for compensation, and the estimated payout now exceeds the ST$10 million settlement.Renate RiversTue, 16 Jun
Politics • NiueNiue budget under scrutiny as deficit grows and community spending left outMP Robert BJ Rex is questioning why community development and social welfare are missing from the government's budget priorities as spending rises by $15.2 million and the deficit hits $17.6 million.Renate RiversFri, 12 Jun
Business • SāmoaSāmoa overdraft plan raises questions under new district funding lawGovernment-backed overdraft requests for district councils have raised questions about repayment rules and commercial debt under new legislation.Renate RiversThu, 11 Jun
Politics • SāmoaSāmoa returns to borrowing as debt falls and lenders open doorsSāmoa is borrowing again after years of debt reduction, with the government saying its stronger fiscal position has unlocked concessional loans.Renate RiversTue, 09 Jun
PoliticsBudget pressure felt by Pacific, Māori families as health groups warn of ‘missed opportunity’Health and community leaders warn the Government is investing too late while communities continue to struggle with housing, healthcare, and food insecurity.Christine RovoiFri, 29 May
Politics'Budget for the greedy, not the needy': Pacific leaders clash over who wins in Budget 2026A heated panel on Pacific Mornings and fresh statements have exposed deep divisions over jobs, hardship, defence spending and the future of Pacific communities in Aotearoa.Christine RovoiFri, 29 May
PoliticsPeters says Budget ‘as good as it gets’ after National and ACT misread economyWinston Peters also takes aim at his Coalition Government partners for dismissing New Zealand First’s warnings over tax cuts and spending promises.PMN NewsFri, 29 May
PoliticsBudget backlash grows over rents, poverty and Pacific family hardshipAdvocates warn Budget 2026 will deepen pressure on low-income families, with Pasifika communities expected to feel some of the biggest impacts.Christine RovoiThu, 28 May
PoliticsThe Budget boosts Pacific aid but fails vulnerable families: opposition partiesLabour and the Greens say Budget 2026 offers little relief for struggling households despite increased development and humanitarian funding for the Pacific and Indo-Pacific. PMN NewsThu, 28 May
PoliticsPacific aid rises as domestic cuts hit Ministry for Pacific Peoples in Budget26The Government is pumping money: New Zealand is increasing its support for Pacific nations in Budget 2026, while tightening spending at home with cuts to the MPP and a spotlight on public sector savings.William TeriteThu, 28 May
