Pacific Region • Cook IslandsTourism is booming but Cook Islands families are still feeling the pinch, hotel boss saysA 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
BusinessPBT chair accepts ‘full responsibility’ after trust's turbulent yearThe Pacific Business Trust board chair acknowledges the organisation’s staffing issues, as business leaders call for greater accountability.Khalia StrongMon, 29 Jun
PoliticsThe Pacific money dilemma: Survive today or save for tomorrow?Pacific households are weighing two election promises: higher KiwiSaver contributions under National, or tax relief under the Greens.Khalia StrongMon, 22 Jun
BusinessJobs next door but Pacific youth still shut out of employment opportunitiesSouth Auckland sits beside one of Aotearoa’s biggest employment hubs, yet many young Pasifika are still missing out on jobs and work experience as youth unemployment reaches a 30-year high. Khalia StrongFri, 19 Jun
PoliticsOpposition says Pacific ministry is being 'run down' despite Prime Minister's pledgeLabour and Green MPs say sweeping changes to MPP are stripping away its role and influence, raising fresh questions about its future despite earlier assurances it would not be merged this term.Christine RovoiWed, 17 Jun
PoliticsPacific ministry faces uncertain future as Government weighs programme changesMinister for Pacific Peoples Paul Goldsmith says some programmes could be folded into wider government services as part of a cost-cutting review due to go to Treasury next month.Christine RovoiTue, 16 Jun
Pacific Region • FijiFiji expands protected ocean zones as it targets illegal fishing and declining stocksThe government plans to place 15 per cent of its vast ocean territory under marine protection by the end of 2026.Christine RovoiMon, 15 Jun
CommunityKing’s Birthday 2026: What’s open, who gets honoured and why New Zealand has a day offAotearoa will enjoy a long weekend on Monday for King’s Birthday. Here's what the public holiday means for your pay, what's likely to be open and how people earn a place on the King's Honours List.Christine RovoiSun, 31 May
PoliticsBudget pressure felt by Pacific, Māori families as health groups warn of ‘missed opportunity’Health and community leaders warn the Government is investing too late while communities continue to struggle with housing, healthcare, and food insecurity.Christine RovoiFri, 29 May
Community‘Don’t give up on home ownership’: Pacific adviser urges families to think long-termMany young Pacific people are struggling to think beyond weekly bills and rising costs but Pacific financial adviser Elle Wuthrich says families should not give up hope of owning a home. Khalia StrongFri, 29 May
