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Australia

Record overseas enrolments as Pacific voters and visitors cast ballots from abroad

About 126,000 overseas voters are enrolled, and Pacific voters abroad say their votes really matter.

Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 30 Oct

Opinion

Could the rope that pulls us apart also hold us together?

As Israel’s new partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum draws sharply different reactions, what does self-determination mean when Pacific people disagree?

Thomas Tarurongo WynneWed, 28 Oct

Politics

Clichés, chameleons and preparedness: Panel scores Pacific candidate debate

Pacific political commentators say candidates leaned on party lines while Pacific communities waited for cost of living relief.

Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 23 Oct

Politics •

Israel

Pacific support for Israel runs deep, says expert, as Forum move divides Wellington

Labour says Luxon has questions to answer, while ACT offers Israel a “warm Pacific welcome”.

Thomas Tarurongo WynneThu, 22 Oct

Opinion

Room for one more? RSVP for democracy closes next Sunday

New rules mean enrolment closes on 25 October, ending election day registration in NZ. As the door closes, who gets left behind at democracy’s table?

Thomas Tarurongo WynneSat, 17 Oct

Pacific Region

Pacific families must work four days to afford basic food: World Vision

The aid agency warns climate change, costly imports and rising transport costs are putting pressure on Pacific food systems.

Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 16 Oct

Politics

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

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