PoliticsDavid Seymour defends Pacific communities, calls for smaller and efficient governmentThe Deputy Prime Minister says most Pacific people work and pay taxeswhile Labour’s Tangi Utikere warns frontline services and cost-of-living support and must stay top priority.'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 30 Jan
Politics • PalauPalau opens doors to dialogue partners ahead of Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting As Palau prepares to host regional leaders, President Whipps says all dialogue partners are invited back and outlines plans to strengthen ties with New Zealand.'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 30 Jan
Politics • SāmoaPeters backs visa reforms for Pacific nationals ahead of petition handover Winston Peters says costs and delays are unfairly blocking some Pasifika from visiting New Zealand and signals support for a petition calling for a visa-on-arrival scheme.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 29 Jan
PoliticsFour in five Kiwis want action on migrant worker exploitationNew polling shows major public support for reforms to allow migrant workers to leave abusive jobs.Khalia StrongThu, 29 Jan
Politics • Papua New Guinea • China • United StatesPacific's missing piece: Why US-China rivalry lacks legitmacy, not just power - experts revealAmid growing competition between Washington and Beijing for influence across the Pacific, recent policy moves, postponed security agreements, and local voices could decide the future of the region.Christine RovoiThu, 29 Jan
Politics • SāmoaSāmoa approves millions in school payout as funding questions remainThe government has approved a nationwide back-to-school payment but has yet to explain how the one-off assistance will be funded.Renate RiversWed, 28 Jan
Politics • TokelauTokelau election delay exposes fragile Pacific Islands transport linksA delayed election in the Pacific nation has renewed debate over New Zealand’s decision to scrap a proposed runway.'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 28 Jan
PoliticsPacific representation in focus as parties gear up for 2026 electionAs election day approaches, the Greens signal more Pacific candidates while Labour and National pitch policies that affect Pacific communities.'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 28 Jan
Politics • SāmoaSecond by-election confirmed as Sāmoa MP quits Parliament to join ruling FAST partyThe resignation of Independent MP Motuopuaa Seve Henny Papalii has triggered a second vote amid a period of political realignment in the island nation.Renate RiversTue, 27 Jan
Politics • FijiPacific nations push back as organised crime targets regionNew Zealand has launched a major strategy to help Pacific countries fight organised crime as local authorities make big drug seizures.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 27 Jan
