OpinionCould the rope that pulls us apart also hold us together?As Israel’s new partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum draws sharply different reactions, what does self-determination mean when Pacific people disagree?Thomas Tarurongo WynneWed, 28 Oct
OpinionThe church gives children a voice. What can democracy learn? As voter enrolment for the 2026 general election closes, Pacific church traditions offer a different perspective on political participation.Samson SamasoniSun, 25 Oct
OpinionRoom for one more? RSVP for democracy closes next SundayNew rules mean enrolment closes on 25 October, ending election day registration in NZ. As the door closes, who gets left behind at democracy’s table?Thomas Tarurongo WynneSat, 17 Oct
OpinionTwo ticks, one deadline: Pacific youth urged to make their voices countWith enrolment closing on 25 October, Andre Afamasaga says Pasifika can turn the relationships they have into a stronger voice at the ballot box.Andre AfamasagaSat, 10 Oct
OpinionNZ's billionaires and beneficiaries: Bashing a path to the ballot box?As politicians turn our attention to two groups, who is held accountable for the systems governing both? Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 09 Oct
Opinion • Palau • Aotearoa New Zealand • Tuvalu • FijiOpinion: If we are at the climate table, why are we still on the menu?As the Pacific hosts Pre-COP31 in Fiji and Tuvalu this week, it has a seat. But does it have power? writes PMN political reporter Thomas Tarurongo Wynne. Thomas Tarurongo WynneMon, 05 Oct
OpinionThe BSA isn’t gone yet but a Pacific expert says what comes next matters for NZ publicPulotu Tupe Solomon-Tanoa’i says important questions remain about what will replace the Broadcasting Standards Authority and what protections communities will have.Pulotu Tupe Solomon-Tanoa’iFri, 02 Oct
OpinionWilliam Terite: Chippy swears vs Luxon's tears Labour had the energy, National had the big budget. So why did both launches leave me with the exact same question?William TeriteMon, 28 Sep
OpinionIs Pacific Ancestral Intelligence the speed bump needed for AI?Ka mua ka muri: looking back to go forward. Do Pacific people have the tools to slow down an advancing AI?Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 25 Sep
Opinion • Sāmoa • Tonga • FijiOpinion: From the Apology Mat to the Welcome Mat, it's repairing the VāCan the same Pacific hands and feet that have cleaned, dusted and polished the visa-free welcome lines at our airports for decades hope to join that welcome line in the next election?Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 18 Sep
