Politics • NiueNiue heads to the polls as leadership changes and challenges loomPrime Minister Dalton Tagelagi signals a potential final term while Speaker Hima Ikimotu Douglas confirms departure ahead of the 2 May election.Renate RiversMon, 30 Mar
Politics • Cook IslandsAlfred Ngaro's political comeback: The former Pacific minister joins NZ First for 2026 electionAfter leading NewZeal into the 2023 election without success, New Zealand’s first MP of Cook Islands heritage says his party switch is a 'strategic step'.PMN NewsSun, 22 Mar
Local Democracy Reporting'You belong here': John Loau shares why he's running for PapatoetoeLocal Democracy Reporting is profiling the five Pasifika candidates standing in the Papatoetoe local board race. The first profile is on John Loau.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 13 Mar
PoliticsTwo economic paths, one choice: What it means for PasifikaAt a major forum, National and Labour set out rival plans for New Zealand’s future as Pasifika face higher joblessness, lower pay, and rising living costs.Khalia StrongFri, 13 Feb
Local Democracy ReportingPapatoetoe vote rerun under close scrutinyOfficials urge voters to report concerns as a fresh Papatoetoe local board election opens next month.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 10 Feb
Politics • TokelauNZ Governor-General visit highlights Tokelau centenary as new leaders are confirmedAs Tokelau marks 100 years as a territory of Aotearoa, a visit by Dame Cindy Kiro has put fresh focus on the relationship alongside the return of results from the island nation’s general election.PMN NewsSat, 07 Feb
Politics • TokelauTokelau heads to the polls after storm delaysPolling stations opened 9am (NZT) on Thursday for the 2026 general election.RNZ PacificThu, 05 Feb
Local Democracy Reporting‘We can’t be the police’: Papatoetoe by-election tests voter confidenceA candidate who challenged the 2025 result says the rerun has exposed flaws in the postal voting system.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 28 Jan
PoliticsSepuloni says NZ could see first one-term government as Luxon confirms election dateAs the Prime Minister announced 7 November 2026 as voting day, Labour’s deputy leader says rising public frustration could lead to historic political outcome.'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 21 Jan
Local Democracy ReportingPapatoetoe by-election: Councillor urges voters to watch for postal risksPapatoetoe voters are urged to check their voting papers ahead of the court-ordered by-election, after last year’s vote was voided due to electoral fraud.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 21 Jan
