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Opinion: Moana Pasifika expose the cost of inclusion in elite rugby

The club was meant to reshape elite rugby around Pacific identity and belonging but its struggles expose the limits of inclusion, writes Dr Melani Anae.

Lupematasila Misatauveve Dr Melani Anae, University of AucklandSun, 10 May

Opinion

Abolishing the BSA: When institutions go, whose voices count?

Scrapping the media watchdog isn't just a policy change, it’s a blow to Pacific voices who fight to be heard, writes Pulotu Tupe Solomon-Tanoa’i.

Pulotu Tupe Solomon-Tanoa’iThu, 07 May

Opinion

Will'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 schools

William TeriteWed, 15 Apr

Opinion •

Cook Islands •

China •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Resetting trust in the Pacific, not redrawing the lines of power

Cook 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

Opinion

NRL’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

Opinion

Will's Word: A great day for business. A risky one for NZ workers

The Government says the new employment law brings clarity. Critics say it shifts power away from workers.

William TeriteWed, 18 Feb

Opinion •

Sāmoa

Between home and away: FAST’s challenge to rebuild without breaking the lifeline

The 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-East

Laauli’s Israel stance puts Sāmoa on shaky legal ground

By 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 •

Sāmoa

Challenges persist for Sāmoan women despite historic political gains

The 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 Zealand

The hidden costs of prioritising government debt: A closer look at fiscal austerity

The 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

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