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Papua New Guinea

PNG PM triumphs in no-confidence vote, vows to uplift the nation

Prime Minister James Marape secured 89 votes against 16 and expressed his commitment to serve Papua New Guinea, leaving no one behind.

Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific EditorTue, 15 Apr

Opinion

Will's Word: David Parker bows out with his principles intact

The Labour MP never quite stole the spotlight, but Parker consistently did main character work right to the end.

William TeriteWed, 09 Apr

Opinion •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Will's Word: Haka, hearings, and the hunger for change

Why are we still governed like we’re a distant outpost of the Crown? Te Pāti Māori’s challenge to parliament’s old guard highlights a growing hunger for a new Aotearoa.

William TeriteThu, 03 Apr

Education

Ambitious teenager aims to bring Māngere's voice to Parliament

Marques Tominiko is ready to serve his community as Māngere's Youth MP, championing education and empowering young people.

Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterWed, 26 Mar

Pacific Region •

Fiji

'Great loss': Fiji govt's constitutional reforms fail, PM decries setback

Criticising the opposition's lack of support, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka warns the defeat denies Fijians a chance to shape their supreme law.

Christine RovoiMon, 17 Mar

Pacific Region •

Cook Islands

No-confidence vote against Cook Islands PM fails

Prime Minister Mark Brown has survived a motion in parliament aimed at ousting his government.

RNZ PacificWed, 26 Feb

Pacific Region •

Vanuatu

Jotham Napat elected as new Prime Minister of Vanuatu

The former deputy Prime Minister has been elected unopposed to lead Vanuatu for the next four years.

Christine RovoiTue, 11 Feb

Politics

Housing instability and Bootcamp Bill spark criticism from youth advocates

Māori and Pacific youth are affected by homelessness in Aotearoa as critics warn government reforms may worsen intergenerational harm rather than provide effective solutions.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 13 Jan

News

Benefit bill submissions close tonight: Advocates warn of hardship risks

Final call for public feedback on Social Security Amendment Bill amid warnings of risks to low-income households.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 10 Jan

Public submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill close tonight at 11.59pm Tuesday, 7 January 2025.

Politics

Final day for public submissions on Treaty Principles Bill

Here’s a guide on how to make your voice heard by the lawmakers of Aotearoa.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 07 Jan

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