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
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: Calling NZ ‘Aotearoa’ is a distraction from the real issueWinston Peters and Shane Jones' remarks on Ricardo Menéndez March raise questions about their stance on migrants, but are we missing the bigger picture?William TeriteThu, 20 Feb
Law & Order • Sāmoa • Tonga‘Jesus does not behave in that way’Pacific academic Jemaima Tiatia-Siau and other advocates from the rainbow community have spoken out following disruptions at Auckland pride events. 'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 17 Feb
PoliticsMaking people homeless costs more than housing them - MPTamatha Paul, of the Green Party, warns that the Government’s new Kāinga Ora policy is causing anxiety among tenants.'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 12 Feb
PoliticsPacific MPs reflect on tensions at Waitangi pōwhiriFollowing a heated welcome ceremony, Carmel Sepuloni and Teanau Tuiono weigh in on the political divisions.'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 05 Feb
PoliticsCeasefire in Gaza: A moment of hope or caution?New Zealand has welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, but academic Fuimaono Dylan Asafo says Aotearoa must do more.'Alakihihifo VailalaSat, 18 Jan
