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Niue

The cost of living crisis shapes Niue election as voters seek economic relief at the polls

Rising food prices, fuel costs, and power cuts are driving voter concerns in Niue ahead of the 2 May election with economic pressure putting leadership and political stability under the spotlight.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 24 Apr

Community

South Auckland report: We grow enough food so why are our children going hungry regularly?

A report is demanding urgent change after it found deep food insecurity in South Auckland with Pacific communities hit hard.

PMN NewsTue, 31 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

Local Democracy Reporting

Food, music, culture return as Pasifika Festival takes over Western Springs

Organisers expect around 30,000 people over two days as communities from across the Pacific gather for performances, food and cultural celebration.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 13 Mar

Health •

Tonga

Pacific leaders back NZ kava reforms but warn of risks for smaller businesses in Tonga

Proposed changes aim to protect tradition, strengthen safety, and future-proof New Zealand’s kava market.

Khalia StrongFri, 27 Feb

Business

From march to menu: Grayze’s homecoming to Treaty Grounds

For Zhaiyne Gray and her family’s fleet of mobile kai carts, serving food at Waitangi is a “full circle” celebration of heritage, community, and identity.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 09 Feb

Opinion

Recipe for risk: How gaps in New Zealand's food safety oversight expose communities

The withdrawal of a bakery’s popular horse meat pies reveals deeper weaknesses in New Zealand’s food safety system that disproportionately affect Pasifika and other migrant communities.

Melino MakaTue, 27 Jan

Business •

Aotearoa New Zealand •

Tonga

Auckland bakery stops selling popular Tongan horse-meat pie over food safety concerns

Council inspectors have pulled it off the shelves after finding the horse meat was not cleared for human consumption, raising questions about cultural food practices and food safety in Aotearoa.

Christine RovoiTue, 27 Jan

Community

Rising prices impact families as milk, bread and energy costs soar

Food, electricity, and gas are becoming harder to afford for Pacific households across Aotearoa.

Khalia StrongFri, 16 Jan

Summer

Pacific Bites: South Auckland weighs in on the top dishes of 2025

PMN is showcasing more Pacific classics, served up by the people of Manukau who shared number-one dishes for the summer season.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 31 Dec

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