Opinion

Will's Word: Pacific kids overrepresented in poverty statistics 'heartbreaking'

William Terite says despite countless reports, child poverty rates for Pacific children remain unchanged. How much longer will we accept this failure?

William TeriteFri, 21 Feb

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Aotearoa New Zealand

Will’s Word: Calling NZ ‘Aotearoa’ is a distraction from the real issue

Winston 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

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Cook Islands

Will’s Word: Where’s the transparency around Cook Islands-China deal?

With vague commitments on the "blue economy," seafood exports, and seabed minerals, what has the Cook Islands really signed up for?

William TeriteWed, 19 Feb

Opinion

Will's Word: Delay in releasing China deal is utterly ridiculous

Still no details on Cook Islands-China deal, this delay isn’t just secrecy, it’s sheer incompetence in communication and PR, says William Terite.

William TeriteTue, 18 Feb

Opinion

Will's Word: ‘Not a protest for morality, it’s a blatant act of intimidation’

William Terite says Destiny Church’s protest at a children’s event on the weekend was intimidation not faith, exposing their toxic mix of hate and control.

William TeriteMon, 17 Feb

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Tonga

Pacific media at a crossroads: Can Tonga’s struggles ignite a regional revolution?

Chronic underfunding and eroding independence threaten the future of Pacific media in a digital age, says Melino Maka.

Melino MakaSun, 16 Feb

Opinion

Will's Word: Why is NZ no longer a global leader in transparency?

New Zealand’s global transparency ranking is slipping - weak laws, lobbying, and complacency are fueling our decline. William Terite says New Zealand needs clear, strong leadership and better laws.

William TeriteWed, 12 Feb