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Pacific at risk as global aid falls to lowest level in a decade - report

Small Island Developing States are facing steep aid cuts as global development funding drops sharply and a US-led push shifts focus from grants to trade.

Christine RovoiThu, 02 Jul

Business

Pacific businesses are adapting despite global uncertainty - survey

The study shows exporters are expanding into new markets and adopting new technology even as access to finance becomes more difficult.

Christine RovoiWed, 01 Jul

Politics •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Labour Party's two-year apprenticeship promise offers ‘leg up’ for Pacific workers

A Māori and Pasifika Trades Training Initiative representative welcomes the proposed policy expansion, saying it will help Pacific communities interested in the career get their foot in the door.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 29 Jun

Pacific Region •

Marshall Islands •

Middle-East

Pacific ministers confront ‘triple shock’ as global tensions threaten region

Finance ministers are meeting in the Marshall Islands as global instability fuels rising energy costs, import prices and food insecurity across the region.

Khalia StrongTue, 23 Jun

Pacific Region •

Cook Islands

Record visitors shield Cook Islands from global fuel crisis

The Cook Islands prime minister says tourist numbers are keeping the island nation’s finances strong amid the fuel crisis and recession predictions.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 22 Jun

Politics

The Pacific money dilemma: Survive today or save for tomorrow?

Pacific households are weighing two election promises: higher KiwiSaver contributions under National, or tax relief under the Greens.

Khalia StrongMon, 22 Jun

Opinion

My Perspective: NZ can't afford to make parenting unaffordable

An extra $22 a week helps, but if children cost too much, New Zealand’s future will pay the price, writes Pacific Mornings' guest host Khalia Strong.

Khalia StrongFri, 19 Jun

Business

Jobs next door but Pacific youth still shut out of employment opportunities

South Auckland sits beside one of Aotearoa’s biggest employment hubs, yet many young Pasifika are still missing out on jobs and work experience as youth unemployment reaches a 30-year high.

Khalia StrongFri, 19 Jun

Community

Homebuying language guides recognise the Pacific way of owning a home

Resources in Sāmoan and Tongan are being promoted to help families navigate a property market that often does not reflect how they buy and own homes.

Khalia StrongTue, 16 Jun

Community

Move-on powers under fire as Pasifika warn of ‘criminalising poverty’

Legal experts, business leaders and Pacific advocates are questioning whether a proposed law will improve safety or end up targeting rough sleepers.

Khalia StrongMon, 15 Jun

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