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Donald Trump’s relations with the Blue Pacific

The American leader's attention on the Pacific region amid geopolitical tension with China could help address the needs of small island nations, writes academic Tarcisius Kabutaulaka.

Tarcisius KabutaulakaSun, 19 Jan

Opinion

The aftermath of the Citizenship Act [Western Sāmoa] 1982: Sāmoa’s third Mau

The story of Anae Arthur Anae and the new Mau's 30-year fight advocating justice for Sāmoa.

Lupematasila Misatauveve Dr Melani Anae, University of AucklandSat, 11 Jan

Opinion •

Sāmoa

Walking backwards into the future: Reflecting, relearning, and reconnecting

PMN multimedia journalist Atutahi Potaka-Dewes on her journey to re-indigenising herself.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 08 Jan

Opinion •

Niue

Building a better me in 2025: Health, wealth, and purpose

New year, new me? PMN multimedia journalist Sariah Magaoa embarks on 2025 with a new look at setting goals.

Sariah MagaoaSun, 05 Jan

Opinion •

Cook Islands

'Tree of life' or environmental hazard?

Coconut trees from copra plantations are said to threaten atoll ecosystems, but Te Ipukarea Society says restoring native forests could help.

Te Ipukarea SocietySun, 29 Dec

Opinion •

Sāmoa

NZ-Sāmoan bridge-building: From colonial ‘goodwill’ to citizenship restoration

Exactly 100 years after a Sāmoan “goodwill” tour to NZ, a new citizenship law addresses some colonial harm but fails to completely bridge the divide.

Samson SamasoniThu, 26 Dec

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Kiribati

Superpower rivalry makes Pacific aid a bargaining chip - expert

Sione Tekiteki, a senior law lecturer at Auckland University of Technology, says vulnerable island nations are still losing out.

Sione TekitekiMon, 23 Dec

Opinion •

Tonga

Tonga prepares to elect new prime minister

On Christmas Eve, Tonga will select a new prime minister, and commentator Melino Maka says the contest is between two candidates.

Melino MakaMon, 23 Dec

Opinion

Ombudsman urges Pacific engagement on disputes, grievances

Misa Peter Boshier reflects on his tenure and the significant role the Ombudsman's office plays in upholding fairness and justice.

Khalia StrongTue, 10 Dec

Opinion

‘We bring life to this world, yet we are disadvantaged by it’

Tui Gallagher, of Te Whare Hīnātore, says despite being small in population, Pacific and Māori women are disproportionately overrepresented in homelessness.

'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 05 Dec

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