Election • Cook Islands • AustraliaRecord overseas enrolments as Pacific voters and visitors cast ballots from abroadAbout 126,000 overseas voters are enrolled, and Pacific voters abroad say their votes really matter. Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 30 Oct
ElectionWellness, wait time, workforce: Pacific Health leaders put parties to the testLabour and the Greens accuse the coalition of erasing Pacific people from health policy, while NZ First pushes for a needs-based approach.Thomas Tarurongo WynneThu, 29 Oct
ElectionCost of living remains high, as Labour unveils rent-to-buy pathway Tuiono says voters want help with food and power, while Labour targets access to home ownership.Thomas Tarurongo WynneWed, 28 Oct
Election • SāmoaSāmoa treaty dispute with Luxon 'blown up' by media, says community leaderSāmoan visa campaigner Anae Arthur Anae believes misreporting may have fuelled a dispute over Samoa's rejection of pre-election treaty talks, which NZ Prime Minister Luxon denies proposing.PMN NewsTue, 27 Oct
ElectionSeymour targets office karakia as Aupito warns of a ‘culture war’ The ACT Leader says frontline cultural skills would stay, but Pacific leaders say capability is on the line. Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 23 Oct
ElectionVisa-free travel and wage freezes spark fresh split in Pacific candidates debateSix political representatives go head-to-head over border access, overstayer amnesties and a proposal to freeze the minimum wage during PMN's Pacific Vote 2026 Debate.Christine RovoiWed, 21 Oct
Election'Very insulting': Pacific candidates lock horns over Ministry’s futureA pre-election debate has exposed deep political divides over public spending, free school lunches and healthcare for families.Thomas Tarurongo WynneWed, 21 Oct
ElectionBattle lines drawn: NZ's Pacific candidates clash as voters demand swift action on cost of livingAdvance voting opens in days as nine in 10 Pasifika voters call for relief: six political candidates lock horns in PMN’s election debate.Thomas Tarurongo WynneWed, 21 Oct
Election400 job cuts put NZ govt’s public service merger under pressureA union leader says the proposed cuts at the new cities, environment, regions, and transport ministry will add to uncertainty for workers and their families.Thomas Tarurongo WynneThu, 15 Oct
ElectionLabour and Greens clash over what's ‘transformative’ for NZ's Pacific votersWith cost of living set to influence nine in 10 Pasifika voters, the parties are offering different answers on health, taxes and jobs.Thomas Tarurongo WynneWed, 14 Oct
