Pacific

Local Democracy Reporting

'Path is real': Academy honour shines spotlight on Pacific film talent

Award-winning Sāmoan filmmaker Tusi Tamasese says Pacific storytelling is gaining global recognition as Auckland Council backs Pasifika filmmaking.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 10 Jul

Sports

‘Why would you move?’ Warriors lock in Te Maire Martin as NRL finals push heats up

Warriors have secured key pieces of their future with Martin and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak re-signing as the club prepares for a crucial clash with the Tigers.

Christine RovoiThu, 09 Jul

Politics •

Aotearoa New Zealand

'Māori, Pacific will wear the cost’: Councillor questions ACT party’s 3-strikes burglary plan

Alf Filipaina says tougher sentencing will not reduce crime, warning the proposed three-strikes burglary law could hit Pacific and Māori communities without tackling the causes of repeat offending.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 09 Jul

Politics •

Papua New Guinea

PNG enters historic defence alliance with Australia as leaders pledge Ocean of Peace

Prime Minister James Marape says the agreement is a sovereign decision that will strengthen regional security while protecting PNG's independence.

PMN NewsWed, 08 Jul

Business

Reserve Bank lifts interest rates again: What this means for Pacific families

The Official Cash Rate has increased to 2.50 per cent as the Reserve Bank tries to bring inflation back under control and could mean higher borrowing costs for some households and businesses.

PMN NewsWed, 08 Jul

Politics •

Aotearoa New Zealand

NZ voting rights draw concerns over impact on Pacific communities

The Green Party says the proposal would silence some Pacific permanent residents while NZ First argues voting should be reserved for citizens.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 08 Jul

Politics •

Papua New Guinea •

Sāmoa •

Tonga

Security in focus as Pacific leaders gather in Brisbane after peace pact, China missile test

Leaders from Tonga, Papua New Guinea and Sāmoa meet Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Brisbane for talks set to centre on regional security.

Christine RovoiWed, 08 Jul