ElectionMāori and Pacific youth will bear the brunt of 'more of the same', economist warnsDr Ganesh Nana says cost of living must be a priority, as voters wait on final election results.Thomas Tarurongo WynneMon, 09 Nov
Election • Aotearoa New ZealandPacific vote in focus as parties make final pitch before election dayACT wants to scrap the MPP, NZ First says it will fight to keep it while Labour promises a Pacific woman could take charge of Aotearoa's finances.Christine RovoiFri, 06 Nov
Pacific RegionLandmark ruling bans overseas recruitment fees for Pacific workersThe Employment Court says the ban extends to offshore charges, but MBIE says it cannot identify how many Pacific workers have been affected. Khalia StrongFri, 30 Oct
ElectionVisa-free travel and wage freezes spark fresh split in Pacific candidates debateSix political representatives go head-to-head over border access, overstayer amnesties and a proposal to freeze the minimum wage during PMN's Pacific Vote 2026 Debate.Christine RovoiWed, 21 Oct
Community'They turn around and go': Shame stops some Pacific families from seeking food assistanceNew research finds nearly six in 10 Pasifika respondents live in food-insecure households, while frontline workers say financial pressure and fear of judgement make it harder for families to ask for help.Khalia StrongTue, 13 Oct
BusinessJapan looks to Pacific workers as labour shortage continuesThe government says more foreign workers are needed in sectors like agriculture, nursing care, and construction.Christine RovoiTue, 06 Oct
PoliticsLabour MP promises KiwiSaver boost for workers who cannot afford to contributeBarbara Edmonds says employers should keep paying into KiwiSaver even when workers have to cut their own contributions, with the minimum employer rate rising to six per cent by 2032.PMN NewsMon, 14 Sep
BusinessPacific builders see work return but the fight for steady jobs continues - ownerConstruction is starting to pick up after a tough few years but Pasifika builders and apprentices say consistent work, fair rates and more opportunities for local businesses are still needed.Khalia StrongMon, 07 Sep
PoliticsPacific youth hit by Jobseeker cuts as Labour, Greens warn of more pain for familiesCarmel Sepuloni says thousands of young people could lose support under new rules, while Green MP Teanau Tuiono says workers are already feeling the pressure of changes to employment laws.PMN NewsThu, 03 Sep
BusinessPacific workers say new Living Wage increase gives them ‘time back’As the Living Wage rises to $29.90 an hour, Pasifika employees say earning more means less time working extra hours.Khalia StrongTue, 01 Sep
