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Migrant worker death sparks urgent calls for evacuation cover in the Cook Islands - report

A sudden tragedy has exposed gaps in emergency medical systems for foreign workers, prompting expatriate communities to demand insurance protection and faster evacuation pathways.

Talaia Mika, Cook Islands NewsMon, 20 Apr

Business

$23.95 vs $29.90: Minimum wage rise slammed as workers falling behind on pay

Officials say low-paid workers, many of them Māori and Pasifika, are still struggling as the minimum wage rises, far below the new Living Wage.

Christine RovoiWed, 01 Apr

Business

'We can't afford to get to work': Home support workers rally over fuel crisis in New Zealand

Low-paid carers say they are being pushed to breaking point as fuel costs rise, forcing some to choose between feeding their families and getting to clients.

Christine RovoiWed, 01 Apr

Health

Court rules midwives underpaid in landmark win for women’s work

The Government has been underpaying self-employed midwives for years and last week's High Court decision could impact Pacific women.

PMN NewsTue, 31 Mar

Politics

Liquor law changes could lift Pacific communities, small businesses in NZ

Proposed reforms would let bars open on ANZAC and Easter holidays, helping local hospitality and giving fans more chances to come together over sports and the long weekends.

Khalia StrongThu, 19 Mar

Community

Six in 10 Pacific families struggling to afford food, new report finds

Pacific households in Aotearoa are facing food hardship at nearly twice the national rate, with community groups warning the crisis is deepening.

Khalia StrongFri, 13 Mar

Community

Pacific unemployment rise already affecting young jobseekers

Youth employment worker Maryann Manu says many Pacific young people are struggling to find work, while Labour MP Jenny Salesa warns rising job losses are increasing pressure on families.

PMN NewsWed, 04 Mar

Politics

Pacific workers face uncertainty under new employment law - union

Workers advocates warn gig and low-paid Pacific employees could lose hard-won rights as Parliament passes sweeping workplace reforms.

Khalia StrongFri, 20 Feb

Opinion

Will's Word: A great day for business. A risky one for NZ workers

The Government says the new employment law brings clarity. Critics say it shifts power away from workers.

William TeriteWed, 18 Feb

Business

Rising costs hit Pacific families hard as interest rate decision nears

From higher food and rent bills to cultural obligations, Pacific households are feeling “the squeeze”. Experts warn that Reserve Bank decisions could affect families already stretched financially.

Khalia StrongTue, 17 Feb

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