Politics • Hawai'iHawaiian delegation stands with Māori at Waitangi gatheringKa Lāhui Hawaiʻi has travelled to NZ's Far North in a show of indigenous solidarity as Māori leaders face renewed political pressure over Te Tiriti.Khalia StrongThu, 05 Feb
Pacific RegionPacific UN operations ‘unaffected’ by global budget crisis despite Guterres warningWhile the UN Secretary General warns of “imminent financial collapse” due to unpaid member dues, Pacific leaders and advocates call again for fair and timely finance from wealthy nations.Christine RovoiWed, 04 Feb
PoliticsPacific nations warned to guard sovereignty as Greenland tensions riseA law expert says renewed US interest in Greenland highlights the risks small nations face from global powers.Khalia StrongThu, 22 Jan
EnvironmentHigh Seas Treaty enters into force as Pacific nations hailed for global ocean leadershipThe landmark agreement now gives the world a legal framework to protect marine biodiversity in international waters.Khalia StrongMon, 19 Jan
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandFrom Aotearoa to the Amazon: Youth lead Pacific climate advocacy at COP30Four young advocates from Aotearoa have travelled to Brazil for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, and they are calling for stronger, child-centred climate action.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 11 Nov
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: Is the annual climate conference COP just one big waste of time?Each year, global leaders meet, make promises, and fly home to business as usual. Pacific Mornings’ host William Terite says the annual climate summit has become an exercise in futility.William TeriteMon, 10 Nov
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: This is why overseas trips matterTrade deals, APEC summits and world leaders show New Zealand’s voice on the world stage.William TeriteWed, 29 Oct
Pacific RegionNZ aims to strengthen Pacific defence ties at key ministers’ meetingAssociate Defence Minister Chris Penk says security, climate challenges, and naval planning will top the agenda at the Defence Ministers’ summit.Khalia StrongMon, 20 Oct
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: Winston Peters calls for Pacific-first foreign policy focusForeign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand must refocus its diplomatic energy closer to home.William TeriteWed, 08 Oct
Health • United StatesPacific experts condemn Trump’s autism claims, urge support for familiesAcademics warn that linking paracetamol to autism is misleading, unfounded, and harmful to families in need of support, not stigma.Khalia StrongThu, 25 Sep
