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Boot the Bootcamp Bill: Militaristic approach to youth offending criticised

Advocates warn military-style bootcamps proposed in the Oranga Tamariki Amendment Bill could worsen things for vulnerable children and young offenders.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 18 Dec

Pacific Region •

Solomon Islands

Solomons Prime Minister survives motion of no confidence

A no-confidence motion against Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele was withdrawn after a chaotic parliamentary session.

RNZMon, 16 Dec

Opinion

Will’s Word: Peters and Seymour Cabinet's standout performers in 2024

Vaovasamanaia Winston Peters' Pacific focus and David Seymour's bold moves impressed, but some ministers deserve dishonourable mention, says William Terite.

William TeriteFri, 13 Dec

Politics

'Sometimes, our work is largely seen as invisible’

Ministry for Pacific Peoples defends its performance amid a reduction in staff over the past year.

'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 03 Dec

Business

Fair News Bill: Expert warns small media outlets could suffer losses

Google has threatened to stop linking to news content in New Zealand if the proposed legislation to make offshore tech giants pay media companies is passed.

Christine RovoiWed, 20 Nov

Politics

Hīkoi mō te Tiriti, March for the Treaty, reaches capital

Supporters of the nationwide protest want the ACT Party's Treaty Principles Bill scrapped.

Christine RovoiTue, 19 Nov

Politics

From north to south, national hīkoi underway

Tens of thousands of people are expected to join the Hīkoi mō te Tiriti that's heading towards Parliament.

Christine RovoiTue, 12 Nov

Pacific Region •

Fiji

Election of Fiji's new President condemned

Human rights groups have criticised the government's move to have high chief Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu as the country's next head of state.

Christine RovoiFri, 01 Nov

Politics •

Sāmoa

Reaction and explainer: Citizenship bill’s passing second reading draws mixed feelings

While many are celebrating the Restoring Citizenship Removed by Citizenship (Western Samoa) Act 1982 Bill, one Pacific leader says others are concerned the new law doesn’t go far enough.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 25 Oct

Politics •

Sāmoa

Sāmoan citizenship bill passes second reading, concerns remain around amendments

Parliament unanimously supported the Restoring Citizenship Removed by Citizenship (Western Samoa) Act 1982 Bill this morning, but concerns around amendments following a select committee process remain.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 24 Oct

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