Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandKhalia's Kupu: Punished for making ends meetCounting boarder income in benefit calculations will only make it worse for struggling families.Khalia StrongFri, 30 May
PoliticsShane Reti defends $36m cut to Pacific Ministry as 'growth’The Pacific Peoples Minister says Budget 2025 focuses on efficiency and economic growth.'Alakihihifo VailalaSat, 24 May
PoliticsPacific MPs demand bold budget reforms amid criticism of cuts and inequalityLabour’s Jenny Salesa warns the cuts impact low-income families, while Green MP Teanau Tuiono defends calls for wealth taxes and essential social services.'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 16 May
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: A dream budget with no safety netThe Greens are thinking big, but ambition without a back-up plan can turn bold reform into broken promises when times get tough.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 15 May
PoliticsFree GP visits and $100m Pacific health investment in Greens alternative budgetThe proposals target areas with the highest need, including South Auckland, and aim to address long-standing health inequities.'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 14 May
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: Tory Whanau showed leadership to the endBacking out of the Wellington mayoral race to avoid a Greens-Labour war isn’t quitting, it’s putting Wellington first.William TeriteTue, 29 Apr
OpinionWill’s Word: Police on the streets means safety, not anxietyWellington’s nightlife isn’t exactly peaceful after dark. If things go sideways at 2am, you’ll be glad the cops are nearby.William TeriteThu, 27 Mar
PoliticsVisa-free travel for Pacific Islanders ‘not a priority’Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the Government is focused on investor and workforce visas, not visa-free travel for Pacific Islanders.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 11 Mar
Politics • SāmoaOver 800 Sāmoans granted New Zealand citizenshipTapaau Lau’ese has waited nearly half a century to have her New Zealand citizenship restored, becoming one of 847 Sāmoans who received citizenship in the past three months. 'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 27 Feb
Pacific Region • SāmoaA half-century fight: Restoring Tapaau’s citizenship at 90The brother of Tapaau Lau’ese, who recently regained her right to New Zealand citizenship, is thankful his sister can travel between the two countries freely.'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 21 Feb
