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Petrol prices could climb above $3 in NZ amid Mideast tensions

The ongoing US-Iran war is raising fears of higher fuel, transport and living costs across Aotearoa and the region.

Andre Fa'aosoFri, 24 Jul

Pacific Region

Satellite internet is growing across the Pacific but power remains missing link

As Starlink expands across the Pacific, technology leaders say reliable electricity is now the biggest barrier to keeping remote schools, health centres and communities online.

Khalia StrongFri, 24 Jul

Politics •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Employment Leave Bill moves ahead as Pacific expert warns workers could be left behind

Dr Karanina Sumeo, former Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner, says the new system could put more pressure on casual and part-time workers already facing financial uncertainty.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 22 Jul

Pacific Region

Pacific families feeling the heat as ongoing war continues to drive fuel and cost pressures

An academic says the US-Iran conflict is exposing the Pacific’s reliance on imported fuel, with some island nations already taking emergency steps as costs rise.

PMN NewsTue, 21 Jul

Politics •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Cheaper power or climate risk? Pasifika divided over NZ First’s billion-dollar oil plan

A Sāmoan New Zealand First candidate says new offshore energy exploration could help ease cost pressures for families but climate campaigners warn Pacific communities could pay the price.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 21 Jul

Election

Pacific voters asking tougher questions and parties need better answers, experts say

The PMN-Horizon Research Pacific Issues Election Survey suggests Pacific voters are looking beyond campaign promises, with experts saying parties now need to show how their policies will actually work.

Khalia StrongFri, 17 Jul

Pacific Region •

Cook Islands

Tourism is booming but Cook Islands families are still feeling the pinch, hotel boss says

A 50-cent minimum wage rise has been welcomed but Liana Scott says rising power bills, water charges and labour shortages remain the bigger challenge for households and businesses.

Renate RiversThu, 09 Jul

Business

Reserve Bank lifts interest rates again: What this means for Pacific families

The Official Cash Rate has increased to 2.50 per cent as the Reserve Bank tries to bring inflation back under control and could mean higher borrowing costs for some households and businesses.

PMN NewsWed, 08 Jul

Pacific Region

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

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