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American Sāmoa

Pacific seabed mining race grows as island leaders push back

A report warns commercial mining could begin next year while Pacific leaders raise concerns over environmental risks and the lack of global rules.

Christine RovoiTue, 25 Aug

Politics

Labour’s government-contracts plan has no Pasifika target, Edmonds confirms

Labour says its proposed small-business procurement target would include Pasifika firms, but will not commit to tracking how many government contracts go to them.

Renate RiversThu, 13 Aug

Immigration

US visa bond puts Pacific family and business ties behind NZ$34,000 hurdle

Travellers from Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea face a major upfront cost for US visitor visas, raising concerns about who can still afford to travel.

Christine RovoiWed, 12 Aug

Community

Emergency savings gap highlights need for stronger financial protection for Pasifika

As New Zealand marks Money Month, new research shows fewer Pacific people have emergency savings, while experts say small steps and better financial advice can help families build stronger protection.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 06 Aug

Business

Pacific workers urged to know their rights in NZ after migrants pay $60,000 each for jobs

A Labour Inspectorate manager says Pasifika should learn their rights and recognise the warning signs of exploitation after two migrants each paid $60,000 for jobs at a Four Square supermarket in Thames.

Andre Fa'aosoTue, 04 Aug

Business

TVNZ backs greater funding certainty for Pacific programmes

Pacific producers say multi-year funding would improve planning and give staff greater security.

Andre Fa'aosoWed, 29 Jul

Technology •

Papua New Guinea

Public AI tools could expose sensitive local data, Pacific govts and organisations warned

An expert says governments and businesses need urgent safeguards as staff increasingly use public AI platforms, raising concerns about data sovereignty, privacy and control over sensitive information.

Christine RovoiWed, 17 Jun

Pacific Region •

Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands govt declares emergency after Ebeye fire leaves over 100 homeless

President Hilda Heine signed a 90-day state of emergency after a major blaze tore through Ebeye, destroying homes, businesses and key infrastructure in one of the Pacific’s most populated communities.

PMN NewsFri, 12 Jun

Sports

Moana Pasifika collapse laid bare as liquidators reveal $8.2 million debt

More than 140 creditors are caught up in the fallout after a report reveals the full extent of the financial crisis that brought down the Super Rugby club.

PMN NewsWed, 03 Jun

Community

King’s Birthday 2026: What’s open, who gets honoured and why New Zealand has a day off

Aotearoa will enjoy a long weekend on Monday for King’s Birthday. Here's what the public holiday means for your pay, what's likely to be open and how people earn a place on the King's Honours List.

Christine RovoiSun, 31 May

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