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Tonga

Immigration grants visa to injured NZ-born toddler after review

Officials apologise and overturn an earlier decision but his family says the fight for residency continues.

'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 24 Feb

Immigration •

Tonga

Immigration reassesses toddler's declined visa request as Children's Commissioner steps in

Two-year-old Jonathan Ta’eiloa remains in hospital as Immigration New Zealand reviews its decision to decline his visa application, prompting scrutiny from the Children’s Commissioner.

'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 18 Feb

Immigration

NZ axed Pacific migrant worker programme for high-cost seasonal visas, documents show

New Zealand has quietly scrapped plans to open new worker pathways in the meat and seafood processing sectors, documents obtained by RNZ Pacific under the Official Information Act (OIA) show.

Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalistWed, 28 Jan

Immigration •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Pacific migrants face uncertainty as visa rules change in NZ

Many migrants, who were promised a pathway to residency through skilled jobs, are now being told that their roles may no longer count as skilled.

PMN NewsFri, 16 Jan

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Fiji •

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Aotearoa New Zealand

Detector dog teams bolster Pacific fight against organised crime

A new generation of detector dog teams has joined the Pacific's frontline, having trained in New Zealand as part of a $6.7 million regional security initiative.

PMN NewsFri, 07 Nov

Immigration

Pacific families turn to KiwiSaver as cost-of-living pressures rise

Financial adviser Victoria Ongolea says record hardship withdrawals highlight financial stress among Māori and Pasifika households.

Khalia StrongTue, 04 Nov

Immigration •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Trust in journalism under scrutiny as Pacific audiences turn to social media

A new report shows New Zealanders’ trust in news remains low as journalist Tim Watkin says diversity and objectivity are key to rebuilding this connection.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 31 Oct

Immigration

PMN and Police partner to strengthen Pacific community connection and visibility in NZ

A renewed 20-year partnership between Pacific Media Network and New Zealand Police aims to boost trust, safety, and communication across Pasifika communities.

PMN NewsThu, 30 Oct

Immigration

Inaugural Mousse Masters connects PNG cacao with NZ chefs

From East Sepik to Auckland, farmer Sperian Kapia tastes mousse for the first time as top chefs celebrate Pacific cocoa communities.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 21 Oct

Immigration •

Tonga

Pasifika, Māori called to reclaim ocean tradition and safety culture to reduce drowning rates

A former navy diver says reconnecting Pacific seafaring traditions and tikanga could save lives, following a coroner’s report into the death of Tēvita Moeakiola.

Khalia StrongTue, 14 Oct

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