ElectionPacific women have waited long enough for equal pay in NZ, says former commissioner Saunoamaali’i Dr Karanina Sumeo says caring is skilled work and government must stop treating fair pay as a cost.Thomas Tarurongo WynneTue, 06 Oct
ElectionThe only liar there is Nicola Willis': Barbara Edmonds hits back over Labour’s election planPacific experts say the 2026 general election in Aotearoa is about more than party promises as voters weigh the cost of living, health, and housing.Thomas Tarurongo WynneMon, 05 Oct
ElectionMāngere budgeting service warns hidden fees are deepening family debt pressureLara Dolan says whānau are being charged for insurance, warranties and subscriptions they may not need or understand.Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 02 Oct
Election‘Show us the wins not WINZ’: Mokaraka wants Panmure-Ōtāhuhu to shed deprived labelThe Vision New Zealand candidate says years of neglect have left Pacific families struggling with housing, healthcare and the cost of living. He wants to bring hope.Thomas Tarurongo WynneThu, 01 Oct
Election‘It’s not our money’: Parties split over what latest economic outlook means for NZ's votersNational says the better fiscal outlook is no reason to increase spending while Labour, the Greens and Opportunity set out how they would respond to cost-of-living pressure.Thomas Tarurongo WynneWed, 30 Sep
Election‘No’: Ana Ika says election debate is missing the basicsThe Salvation Army social policy analyst says families are making hard choices between food, housing, power and other basic costs.Thomas Tarurongo WynneTue, 29 Sep
ElectionPacific students want help beyond a growing loan bill in New ZealandA student leader says Labour's debt write-off could help after graduation but cost of living is making it harder for Pasifika to get there in the first place.Thomas Tarurongo WynneMon, 28 Sep
ElectionNZ's Pacific voters put political parties on the spot in Māngere forumHousing, jobs, and the cost of living dominate a South Auckland election gathering as candidates face questions from the community.Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 25 Sep
ElectionGreens target political influence as Pacific security enters NZ's general election debateTeanau Tuiono says tighter controls on political money are needed as he questions growing US involvement in the Pacific.Thomas Tarurongo WynneWed, 23 Sep
PoliticsMinister must apologise over 8000 food grant blunder - Labour MPTangi Utikere says Social Development Minister Louise Upston needs after thousands of food grant applications were wrongly declined over six years.PMN NewsThu, 10 Sep
