Immigration
‘Trust but verify’, says David Seymour as biometrics bungle rattles public trust
Responding to a failed biometric venture that hid costs from ministers, the Deputy PM advises Pacific communities on how to verify faith placed in institutions that have historically failed them.
Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 26 Jun
Migrant worker death sparks urgent calls for evacuation cover in the Cook Islands - report
A sudden tragedy has exposed gaps in emergency medical systems for foreign workers, prompting expatriate communities to demand insurance protection and faster evacuation pathways.
Talaia Mika, Cook Islands NewsMon, 20 Apr
From Dawn Raids to today: Why Pacific immigration policy enforcement still fails
Dr Melani Anae argues that despite reforms, current policies continue a logic that is ineffective, harmful, and not fit for purpose.
Dr Melani Anae, Polynesian Panther Party Legacy TrustMon, 06 Apr
