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
Politics‘We owe it to the Palestinians’ - Green PartyForeign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says the ceasefire is a vital first step while the Greens want an end to the occupation of Palestine.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 16 Jan
SummerNews stories to watch for in 2025Pacific Mornings’ host William Terite predicts what he thinks will dominate the headlines in the New Year.William TeriteWed, 01 Jan
Opinion • SāmoaWill’s Word: 2024 Person of the Year, MP Teanau TuionoWilliam Terite names Green MP Tuiono his 2024 Person of the Year for restoring NZ citizenship for Sāmoans who had it stripped from them.William TeriteFri, 20 Dec
Politics • SāmoaSāmoa Citizenship Bill passedParliament has approved Teanau Tuiono’s member’s bill, Restoring Citizenship Removed by Citizenship (Western Sāmoa), with support from all parties'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 20 Nov
