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
Politics • Aotearoa New ZealandRising energy costs and Budget cuts set to squeeze Pacific families as pressure buildsA Pacific economist warns New Zealand is heading into a short-term economic downturn driven by global energy shocks as community leaders say families are already struggling with the cost-of-living.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 26 May
PoliticsPacific Fuel Fears: Willis warns of crisis pressure on island economiesPacific leaders are concerned about whether they could afford fuel if global prices spike during a major supply disruption, the Finance Minister says.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 12 May
Pacific Region • NiueNiue’s Fuel Shock: The government warns of 150 per cent price surgeJust days before Niueans headed to the polls, the government confirmed a "staged approach" to fuel price hike.PMN NewsSun, 03 May
Pacific Region • Middle-East • Cook IslandsPacific aviation under strain as fuel shock raises fears for airline future and cooperationSmall airlines across the region are under growing pressure as a sharp rise in fuel costs puts an already fragile aviation system closer to breaking point. Khalia StrongThu, 23 Apr
Pacific Region • Solomon Islands • Tonga • PalauPacific on high alert as leaders trigger crisis pact over fuel fearsLeaders activate Biketawa Declaration as rising petrol costs push island nations into emergency measures and force a region-wide response.RNZ PacificSat, 18 Apr
Pacific Region • Vanuatu • Tuvalu • PalauPacific leaders demand real finance as region unites ahead of global fossil fuel conferenceAs the world prepares for landmark talks in Colombia, Pacific nations say funding - not promises - will decide whether they can move away from fossil fuels.Christine RovoiThu, 16 Apr
PoliticsNZ defends cautious response as fuel prices, Pacific pressure growFuel costs are climbing again with Pasifika communities feeling the impact first and hardest as calls grow for faster, more direct support.Renate RiversFri, 10 Apr
Pacific Region • VanuatuPacific leaders meet in Vanuatu as fuel crisis hits island nations hard Ministers will gather in Port Vila this week to tackle rising fuel costs and shortages linked to the Iran war while pushing for a faster shift away from fossil fuels.Christine RovoiFri, 10 Apr
Pacific RegionPacific families hit hardest as fuel surge drives up cost of livingNew analysis shows households across the region are being hit up to six times harder than New Zealand as global tensions raise fuel and food prices.Renate RiversWed, 08 Apr