Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandKhalia’s Kupu: Reflecting on Budget 2025 announcementTax cuts, military boosts, and slashed Pacific funds in Budget 2025 means inequity deepens, but we press forward not because we can, but because we must.Khalia StrongFri, 23 May
Politics‘Underpaid and undervalued’: Pay equity changes spark controversyAs the Government prepares for Budget 2025, advocates warn that tightened eligibility could further disadvantage women and low-paid workers.Khalia StrongFri, 16 May
Politics • Aotearoa New ZealandUnion demands the Govt reconsiders flexible work limits to support women in NZAs mediation efforts begin, the Public Service Association emphasises the need for policies that support work-life balance and uphold existing agreements aimed at promoting gender equity.Christine RovoiMon, 12 May
Politics • AustraliaPacific island workers reassured as Labor's re-election preserves key mobility schemeFollowing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's recent election victory, Pacific nations relying on the labour mobility (PALM) scheme are optimistic about the continued flow of seasonal workers to Australia.Elenoa TurangaiviuMon, 12 May
OpinionWill’s Word: Are more Kiwis choosing part-time work or is that all that’s left?On paper the numbers look fine, but Māori and Pacific workers are being left behind and that’s not something to quietly celebrate.William TeriteThu, 08 May
Entertainment • United States • SāmoaUS tariffs on foreign films: A double-edged sword for NZ industryIndustry creatives say the proposed tariffs could halt large-scale productions, cut jobs, or create space for local stories to take centre stage.Khalia StrongTue, 06 May
Entertainment • DocumentariesPacific stories take centre stage in new era of NZ screen industryWith successful films like Tinā capturing audiences, Dana Youngman says the future looks bright for Pacific narratives in mainstream media.Khalia StrongFri, 02 May
PoliticsHomelessness crisis deepens amid urgent call for policy reformHousing advocates are sounding the alarm over worsening homelessness as policy changes and funding cuts hinder access to stable housing.Khalia StrongTue, 29 Apr
Business‘The struggle is real’: Resene workers demand fair payEmployees at Resene’s Naenae store are calling for a living wage, citing low pay as a reason for long hours.Khalia StrongMon, 28 Apr
BusinessPacific talent agency fined nearly $29k for unlawful dismissal and exploitation of modelIn a case against EBM Artistry, the Employment Relations Authority ruled that Caitlyn Smythe was an employee, not a volunteer.PMN NewsTue, 22 Apr
