Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: The Govt just flunked their performance reviewA 4.2 rating from the public? If this were your job, you’d be polishing the ol’ CV - Kiwis are fed up with high rents, expensive groceries, and long waits to see a doctor.William TeriteFri, 21 Mar
Politics • Aotearoa New Zealand • AsiaWill's Word: Seymour steps up again while coalition partners work the world stageAs Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters handle diplomacy abroad, David Seymour takes charge at home - again. Is this leadership training or just unpaid overtime?William TeriteWed, 26 Feb
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: Calling NZ ‘Aotearoa’ is a distraction from the real issueWinston Peters and Shane Jones' remarks on Ricardo Menéndez March raise questions about their stance on migrants, but are we missing the bigger picture?William TeriteThu, 20 Feb
PoliticsPacific MPs reflect on tensions at Waitangi pōwhiriFollowing a heated welcome ceremony, Carmel Sepuloni and Teanau Tuiono weigh in on the political divisions.'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 05 Feb
Politics • KiribatiWinston Peters regrets publicity surrounding cancelled Kiribati visitThe Deputy Prime Minister laments the attention over his planned meeting with the Kiribati leadership, but stresses accountability works both ways in Pacific diplomacy.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 29 Jan
PoliticsCeasefire in Gaza: A moment of hope or caution?New Zealand has welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, but academic Fuimaono Dylan Asafo says Aotearoa must do more.'Alakihihifo VailalaSat, 18 Jan
Politics‘We owe it to the Palestinians’ - Green PartyForeign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says the ceasefire is a vital first step while the Greens want an end to the occupation of Palestine.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 16 Jan
Politics2025 predictions: Change and transition in NZ and beyondThis year is shaping up to be one of bold moves and significant shifts, writes PMN political reporter 'Alakihihifo Vailala.'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 15 Jan
PoliticsNZ defends 'independent' Pacific diplomacyAs geopolitical tensions rise in the region, the Government reinforces Aotearoa’s commitments to Pasifika at home and in the islands.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 19 Dec
Politics‘It wasn’t a hīkoi, it was a carkoi’Vaovasamanaia Winston Peters and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer weigh in on the haka, the hīkoi, and the Treaty Principles Bill.'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 25 Nov