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World Vision warns children will pay for aid cuts beyond the Pacific

National and ACT promise to protect aid in the Pacific while cutting billions from overseas aid elsewhere, drawing criticism from NZ First.

Thomas Tarurongo WynneMon, 12 Oct

Opinion

NZ's billionaires and beneficiaries: Bashing a path to the ballot box?

As politicians turn our attention to two groups, who is held accountable for the systems governing both?

Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 09 Oct

Election

David Seymour wants tougher welfare rule as Labour targets hidden costs in 2026 election

The ACT leader says taxpayers deserve a stronger voice in the benefits debate while Labour’s Arena Williams says hidden fees, junk insurance and flight cancellations add pressure to household budgets.

Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 09 Oct

Election

Green Party targets South Auckland youth as poll support climbs

Greens' candidates are taking their campaign to gyms, trains and a wrestling event as they try to turn youth engagement to enrollment.

Thomas Tarurongo WynneWed, 07 Oct

Election

‘Show us the wins not WINZ’: Mokaraka wants Panmure-Ōtāhuhu to shed deprived label

The 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

NZ's Pacific voters put political parties on the spot in Māngere forum

Housing, jobs, and the cost of living dominate a South Auckland election gathering as candidates face questions from the community.

Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 25 Sep

Opinion

Is Pacific Ancestral Intelligence the speed bump needed for AI?

Ka mua ka muri: looking back to go forward. Do Pacific people have the tools to slow down an advancing AI?

Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 25 Sep

Election

Greens target political influence as Pacific security enters NZ's general election debate

Teanau Tuiono says tighter controls on political money are needed as he questions growing US involvement in the Pacific.

Thomas Tarurongo WynneWed, 23 Sep

Election •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Pacific visa access has become an election battleground as NZ First challenges Labour

Winston Peters questions what Labour’s proposed visa waiver would mean for Pacific families while an academic says voters should scrutinise election promises.

Thomas Tarurongo WynneTue, 22 Sep

Pacific Region •

Cook Islands •

Aotearoa New Zealand

‘We’re so blessed’: Penrhyn community welcomes NZDF crews

Over 50 personnel from the NZDF is working alongside locals on school, health, water and maritime projects on the remote Cook Islands atoll.

Thomas Tarurongo WynneMon, 21 Sep

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