Politics • Aotearoa New Zealand‘NZ couldn’t do the basics’: Green Party MP says the Gaza flotilla reflects a cry for actionTeanau Tuiono says New Zealand is failing Palestinians after three Kiwis were detained on the international mission intercepted by Israeli forces.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 03 Oct
PoliticsExpert: Backing Israel ties Pacific nations to powerful allies - NZ risks same perceptionProfessor Robert Patman says Pacific nations back Israel to secure support from major powers, but warns New Zealand’s stance on Palestinian statehood risks damaging its reputation.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 30 Sep
Politics • Middle-EastPacific voices divided as New Zealand rules out recognising Palestinian stateNew Zealand challenges Israel and Hamas over actions prolonging the Gaza conflict; activist slams refusal to recognise Palestine as “pitiful,” while a community leader calls it the right decision.Samson SamasoniMon, 29 Sep
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: Symbols matter with Palestinian statehood and NZ missed its chanceThe Coalition says recognition is “a matter of when, not if”, but for Gaza’s families suffering without food, water, or shelter, waiting is not an option.William TeriteFri, 26 Sep
PoliticsNZ's recognition of Palestine sparks debate amid global pressureActivist John Minto says the delay is a betrayal of Aotearoa’s human rights legacy, while former MP Alfred Ngaro warns recognition rewards terrorism.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 23 Sep
OpinionWill’s Word: 61 lives lost in Gaza in a single dayMore than 65,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 7.William TeriteTue, 23 Sep
Opinion • United States • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: Holding on to our shared humanity during divisive timesConflict dominates our headlines and social feeds. Can we reclaim the art of respectful debate before division tears us further apart?William TeriteTue, 16 Sep
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: Reflections on the March for Palestine on SaturdayThousands marched for Palestine in Auckland and among them were Pasifika flags flying high. It was a powerful reminder that solidarity has no borders.William TeriteMon, 15 Sep
PoliticsPacific island nations criticised as ceasefire calls grow in ongoing Israel-Palestine conflictMichel Mulipola says Pacific governments are ignoring the will of their people, while New Zealand is failing to uphold its legacy of moral leadership.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 11 Sep
PoliticsActivist slams Pacific’s 'dreadful response' to Palestine amid growing relationships with IsraelJohn Minto says the Pacific region is failing Palestinians and should be “deeply ashamed".'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 22 Aug