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Aotearoa New Zealand •

United States

Green MP says the proposed immigration changes risks reigniting Dawn Raids trauma

Green MP Teanau Tuiono warns that granting officers the power to demand identification inside private residences risks repeating a traumatic chapter of New Zealand’s history for Pacific families.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 27 Feb

Opinion •

French Polynesia Tahiti

'The girl from Tahiti': Pacific Islands in the Jeffrey Epstein files

A preliminary check of the latest Jeffrey Epstein files released by the US Department of Justice identifies several notable appearances of Pacific countries.

Johnny Blades, Senior Journalist, RNZ PacificSun, 15 Feb

Politics •

Tonga

NZ-born toddler denied visa despite severe brain injury and faces risk of unlawful status

Shocked and frustrated by what they call a "broken system," the family of a two-year-old speak out after the boy's visa is declined despite his care being funded as an ACC treatment injury.

'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 11 Feb

Politics

Pacific visa petition tests NZ First as political tensions rise

A petition for visa-free travel for Pacific nationals will be presented to New Zealand First leader Winston Peters, forcing the coalition to clarify its position.

'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 10 Feb

Politics •

Sāmoa

‘Treat us with dignity’: Pacific visa fight returns to Parliament

Pacific communities are renewing calls for fairer access to New Zealand, with a nearly 50,000-signature petition set to be presented next week.

'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 03 Feb

Politics •

Sāmoa

Peters backs visa reforms for Pacific nationals ahead of petition handover

Winston Peters says costs and delays are unfairly blocking some Pasifika from visiting New Zealand and signals support for a petition calling for a visa-on-arrival scheme.

'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 29 Jan

Politics •

Fiji •

Tonga •

Tuvalu •

United States

US visa crackdown leaves Pacific families in limbo, experts warn

The travel restrictions affecting island nations are raising fears about family separation, migration pathways, and long-standing regional ties.

Christine RovoiTue, 20 Jan

Politics •

Sāmoa

Laaulialemalietoa pledges to raise Pacific visa issue with New Zealand government

Sāmoa’s leader has committed to addressing the issue of visa-free travel for Pacific citizens directly with New Zealand’s Prime Minister, saying the movement “deserves government authority”.

Renate RiversWed, 05 Nov

Politics

Former National MP calls for three-month visa waiver for Pasifika

Anae Arthur Anae is urging the New Zealand government to make the change as the deadline for a petition looms.

Khalia StrongThu, 30 Oct

Politics

Immigration Minister signals major updates to NZ's RSE scheme

Erica Stanford says changes to the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme will include a work programme that will start in 2026.

'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 09 Oct

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