OpinionWill's Word: Why are charter schools still so controversial in NZ?Pacific Mornings host William Terites ask what all the fuss is about when it comes to charter schoolsWilliam TeriteWed, 15 Apr
Opinion • Cook Islands • China • Aotearoa New ZealandResetting trust in the Pacific, not redrawing the lines of powerCook Islands-NZ security deal marks a necessary reset but framing it as a win over China risks missing the point, writes political analyst William Numanga.William Numanga, Political AnalystSat, 11 Apr
OpinionNRL’s record millions but what does it mean for the Pacific Islands' other rugby code?League has declared itself No.1 in the region, posting record crowds, viewers, and cash. The big question is not just who is winning but who is building lasting strength in our islands: League or Union?Christine RovoiSun, 01 Mar
OpinionWill's Word: A great day for business. A risky one for NZ workersThe Government says the new employment law brings clarity. Critics say it shifts power away from workers.William TeriteWed, 18 Feb
Opinion • SāmoaBetween home and away: FAST’s challenge to rebuild without breaking the lifelineThe government wants to “rebalance” Sāmoa’s reliance on overseas work, but with no domestic sector ready to fill the gap, that ambition could be harder to deliver than to declare.Renate RiversMon, 13 Oct
Opinion • Sāmoa • Middle-EastLaauli’s Israel stance puts Sāmoa on shaky legal groundBy tying national policy to his personal beliefs, Fuimaono Dylan Asafo says the prime minister risks entangling Sāmoa in genocide complicity under international law.Fuimaono Dylan AsafoThu, 25 Sep
Opinion • SāmoaChallenges persist for Sāmoan women despite historic political gainsThe push for equality in the Legislative Assembly continues amid ongoing debates over proposed changes to the existing gender quota.Renate RiversTue, 22 Jul
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandThe hidden costs of prioritising government debt: A closer look at fiscal austerityThe Growth Budget promises to lower the national deficit, but it relies on a flawed belief that running a government is the same as managing a household budget, writes PMN News Reporter Andre Fa'aoso.Andre Fa'aosoTue, 27 May
OpinionBlanket bans won't shield youth from social media risks: A call for meaningful changeThe recent proposal to ban social media for users under 16 highlights a misguided approach to protecting young people from online harm, writes PMN News reporter Andre Fa'aoso.Andre Fa'aosoFri, 16 May
Opinion‘Go on and live a good life’ PMN sports reporter Matt Manukuo reflects on being discharged from a cancer ward nine years after his brain cancer diagnosis.Matt ManukuoFri, 07 Feb