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
Pacific Region • TongaTonga’s new Cabinet focuses on climate change, economy, health and governancePrime Minister Lord Fakafanua has unveiled an 11-member executive tasked with tackling the kingdom’s pressing challenges, including disaster management and public service delivery.PMN NewsMon, 05 Jan
PoliticsPapatoetoe election to be re-run after court finds vote irregularitiesA judge has ordered a fresh poll after ruling that irregularities materially affected the result.PMN NewsTue, 16 Dec
Politics • New Caledonia • FrancePro-independence leaders reject further election delay amid ongoing tensionsThe disputed vote in New Caledonia, already postponed twice, has become a flashpoint in the broader fight over Kanak self-determination and France’s colonial legacy.Christine RovoiMon, 20 Oct
