Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill's Word: Coalition Government clings onBased on the latest RNZ-Reid poll, despite Labour’s gains, the coalition clings on - just. Voter enthusiasm is flat, but maybe boring leadership is exactly what NZ needs, says William Terite.William TeriteTue, 01 Apr
Pacific Region • West PapuaPacific island nations unite to support West Papua amid human rights violationsThe ongoing conflict in the resource-rich province of Indonesia, has drawn renewed international attention as a coalition of Pacific states voices support for the region’s push for independence.Christine RovoiSun, 23 Mar
Pacific Region • Papua New Guinea • China • AustraliaChina cast-off: PNG discusses Bougainville self-rule amid security pact with AustraliaPapua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape says Bougainville's independence hinges on achieving economic self-sufficiency.Christine RovoiThu, 20 Mar
Pacific Region • Nauru • Australia • Papua New GuineaOver $2 billion lifeline for Pacific banks amid rising challengesMajor financial lending institutions operating in small island nations are set to receive a crucial lifeline from Australia to remain viable in the region.Christine RovoiWed, 19 Mar
HealthWhānau Ora shake-up: What’s at stake for Pacific communities?As The Cause Collective prepares to take over, concerns remain over workforce transitions and the future of Pacific-led solutions.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 11 Mar
Opinion • Aotearoa New Zealand • United StatesNavigating uncertainty: New Zealand’s foreign policy in the Trump eraNew Zealand must strengthen its foreign policy amid global instability following the United States-Ukraine tensions and growing Chinese influence in the Pacific, writes Andre Fa’aoso.Andre Fa'aosoMon, 10 Mar
Opinion • TongaLulutai Airlines in crisis: Tongan government faces tough choices amid financial strugglesThe Tonga government cannot afford to keep bailing out a failing airline indefinitely, says political commentator Melino Maka.Melino MakaMon, 03 Mar
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: Calling NZ ‘Aotearoa’ is a distraction from the real issueWinston Peters and Shane Jones' remarks on Ricardo Menéndez March raise questions about their stance on migrants, but are we missing the bigger picture?William TeriteThu, 20 Feb
Politics • Kiribati‘Not a snub’: Kiribati MP defends her leader amid fallout with NZRuth Cross Kwansing says President Taneti Maamau’s absence during Winston Peters’ visit was misinterpreted, leading to an unnecessary diplomatic dispute.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 30 Jan
OpinionWill's Word: Low inflation deserves collective sigh of relief and applauseInflation is at its lowest since 2021 - the easing of pressure on wallets is a positive start to 2025, says William Terite.William TeriteThu, 23 Jan
