PoliticsUniversity lecturer slams three strikes law as 'backward system"University lecturer, Emmy Rakete critiques three strikes law restoration, citing discrimination towards Māori and Pacific communities.Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 26 Apr
PoliticsMinister for Pacific Peoples says ministry can still 'shine' despite proposed staff cutsDr Shane Reti says proposed cuts to MPP won't stop ministry from being effective. Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 23 Apr
Politics • SamoaPundits debate National's decision to not support Sāmoan citizenship billPacific Mornings' latest political panel faced-off on whether National made the right decision by voting against the Restoring Citizenship Removed by Citizenship (Western Sāmoa) Act last week. Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 18 Apr
PoliticsDr Reti applauds the 'ambition and hope' of Pacific youth at PolyfestDr Shane Reti joined Pacific Mornings to address a number of issues including the recession, looming staff cuts at MPP and his new-found love of 'Otai. Pacific MorningsWed, 27 Mar
PoliticsHow does it change them on the inside? Brian Tamaki rips into gang patch banFreedoms NZ party leader Brian Tamaki joined Pacific Mornings to share his views on how to address the country's crime issue.Pacific MorningsWed, 27 Mar
PoliticsSchool lunches get a grilling on Pacific Mornings political panelNational Party electorate candidate Angee Nicholas and Tongan Youth Advisory spokesperson Simulata Pope talanoa over the coalition government's past 100 days.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 13 Mar
PoliticsPacific communities encouraged to 'show solidarity' with Māori at WaitangiA Samoan political commentator is calling for Pacific people to stand in solidarity with Māori as Waitangi Day approaches.Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 01 Feb
Politics'Let's show them': Reti says MPP can prove critics wrong and deliver for Pacific communitiesDr Shane Reti says he will ensure the Ministry for Pacific Peoples is focused on having 'maximum impact', which means revisiting the value of some language initiatives.Pacific MorningsSat, 16 Dec
HealthSmokefree efforts potentially stubbed out by new governmentThere's concern repealing laws around smoking products will have a negative impact on Pacific and Māori communities. Khalia StrongMon, 27 Nov
PoliticsCoalition confirmed: Deputy PM job-share, Reti to be Minister For Pacific Peoples Prime Minister Christoper Luxon has announced the make-up of the new government, which includes Winston Peters and David Seymour sharing the role of Deputy Prime Minister.Justin LatifFri, 24 Nov