PoliticsPasifika student questions if lower loan repayments will keep graduates in NZTautalaleleia Sa’u says saving $39 a fortnight may help but bigger financial pressures are facing Pacific students before they even graduate. Khalia StrongMon, 31 Aug
PoliticsPacific families left asking what election economic plans mean for them, says expertEconomist Ganesh Ahirao says both major parties are still stuck chasing debt and surplus targets: Labour says its plan will protect public services as National doubles down on no new taxes.PMN NewsMon, 24 Aug
CommunityFamilies forced to choose between food and petrol as grocery pressure deepensA South Auckland budgeting service says demand for food and financial support is surging as the Greens push a plan to tackle supermarket prices.Christine RovoiTue, 18 Aug
Pacific Region • Fiji • Papua New GuineaFijian families squeezed as financial pressures push students out of uniNew figures show how rising household costs are reaching into education with students struggling to afford fees, food and transport.Christine RovoiTue, 11 Aug
