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Solomon Islands •

Australia

Support growth not just security, PM of Solomon Islands urges Australia

Jeremiah Manele warns Pacific nations cannot wait for development while regional powers focus on strategic competition.

Christine RovoiThu, 20 Nov

Politics •

Cook Islands •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Cook Islands economy remains strong despite NZ funding pause - PM

Mark Brown says he requested a meeting with New Zealand's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister regarding the funding pause, but was declined.

Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific JournalistFri, 14 Nov

News

Pacific families turn to KiwiSaver as cost-of-living pressures rise

Financial adviser Victoria Ongolea says record hardship withdrawals highlight financial stress among Māori and Pasifika households.

Khalia StrongTue, 04 Nov

Pacific Region •

Papua New Guinea •

Vanuatu

Pacific island countries turn to gold in search of economic sovereignty

From Port Moresby to Port Vila, some Pacific governments are banking on gold to boost their economies and strengthen their currencies.

Samson Samasoni and 'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 04 Nov

Politics •

United States

US govt shutdown sends shockwaves through the Pacific and opens door for change

As Washington stalls, Pacific island nations face both risk and choice as tens of thousands of federal workers are sent home without pay.

Christine RovoiMon, 03 Nov

Opinion •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Will’s Word: Labour’s capital gains tax could be the shakeup we need

Forget the doomsday talk, Labour’s capital gains tax isn’t the economy-killer critics claim. It’s about fairness, not fear, and the Coalition knows it.

William TeriteThu, 30 Oct

Pacific Region •

Tonga •

China

Tonga bets on China deal to modernise farming ahead of general election

Experts say the move could unlock productivity but implementation, infrastructure, and market compliance will be critical for success.

Christine RovoiWed, 29 Oct

Politics •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Labour says Capital Gains tax proposal will ease health costs for Pacific families

But National and ACT say Labour’s plan to fund free GP visits through a capital gains tax doesn’t stack up and will hurt investment.

Samson SamasoniWed, 29 Oct

Education

Pacific teachers call for respect as nationwide strike hits schools

The educators say their roles extend beyond teaching, emotional support, planning, and cultural connections.

Khalia StrongThu, 23 Oct

Politics •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Inflation pressures bite families as relief still months away - experts

Satish Ranchod and Brooke Pao Stanley say everyday essentials remain expensive despite signs of stabilisation, as Pasifika struggle to keep up.

Samson SamasoniTue, 21 Oct

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