Pacific RegionPetrol prices could climb above $3 in NZ amid Mideast tensionsThe ongoing US-Iran war is raising fears of higher fuel, transport and living costs across Aotearoa and the region.Andre Fa'aosoFri, 24 Jul
Pacific RegionPacific families feeling the heat as ongoing war continues to drive fuel and cost pressuresAn academic says the US-Iran conflict is exposing the Pacific’s reliance on imported fuel, with some island nations already taking emergency steps as costs rise.PMN NewsTue, 21 Jul
Politics • Aotearoa New ZealandPacific voters are listening but parties aren’t connecting, experts warnPacific communities are not hard to reach, they are simply waiting for political parties to speak to them in ways that feel real, two communications experts say.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 17 Jul
Election'Chaff': Winston Peters rejects Pacific poll as NZ First eyes general election breakthroughThe New Zealand First leader has dismissed a PMN-HorizonResearch survey showing many Pacific voters distrust his party, saying the poll underestimates NZ First.Andre Fa'aosoThu, 16 Jul
Election • Cook IslandsFirst Cook Islands election seat decided before a vote is castIndependent MP Agnes Helen Armstrong has secured the Ivirua seat unopposed, leaving 62 candidates to contest the remaining 23 seats.PMN NewsWed, 15 Jul
OpinionWill’s Word: New PMN election poll is a wake-up call for National and a warning for LabourPacific voters have made their concerns clear, but William Terite argues no party owns their support. William TeriteWed, 15 Jul
Pacific Region • Papua New GuineaPNG leader backs cabinet minister's criticism of taxpayer-funded overseas tripsPrime Minister James Marape says William Bando made a "fair call" after criticising large overseas delegations and the PM is urging greater accountability for taxpayer-funded travel.Christine RovoiTue, 14 Jul
Election • Aotearoa New ZealandPacific voters send a clear election message: Tackle living costs and earn our trustA new PMN HorizonResearch survey shows the cost of living, employment, and the government not understanding their communities are major concerns facing Pacific voters.Andre Fa'aosoTue, 14 Jul
Election • Cook IslandsCook Islands Party confident as election nominations closeWith nominations closing, the campaign is gathering pace as parties unveil candidates and make their pitch to voters ahead of the 12 August poll.Melina Etches, Cook Islands NewsMon, 13 Jul
Pacific Region • VanuatuVanuatu chiefs demand PM Napat resign over use of sacred cultural names in foreign dealsTraditional leaders from five provinces are calling for Prime Minister Jotham Napat to step down, saying sacred cultural identities have been used without proper consultation.Christine RovoiMon, 13 Jul
