PoliticsAotearoa’s AI strategy risks leaving Pasifika behind, expert warnsNamulau’ulu Nu’uali’i Eteroa Lafaele is calling for resourcing, representation, and equity to be central to AI policy.'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 11 Jul
Politics • TongaTonga’s Deputy Prime Minister highlights key achievements ahead of upcoming election Taniela Fusimalohi emphasises public sector reform and increased labour mobility as key priorities.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 10 Jul
PoliticsJenny Salesa argues for urgent cost-of-living relief as Govt defends economic recordThe Labour MP has criticised the Government’s lack of support amid escalating job losses and rising costs impacting Pacific families.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 10 Jul
Politics • Aotearoa New ZealandPacific Youth Press Gallery member calls out overlooked protests at ParliamentAJ Muliaga highlights the media’s narrow focus on censorship, calling attention to issues of divisive rhetoric sparking racial tension.Andre Fa'aosoThu, 10 Jul
Politics • NiueDalton Tagelagi: Niue on course to achieve its renewable energy goalsNiue is hosting its second National Energy Summit to chart a new roadmap to 2035, bringing together leaders and communities to plan the island’s future. 'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 09 Jul
PoliticsPanthers reject Bill as ‘Corporate Trojan Horse’ threatening indigenous rightsDuring select committee hearings, spokesperson Te Ao Pritchard urged New Zealand First to act as the “circuit breaker” and reject the proposed legislation in its current form.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 08 Jul
Politics • TongaGabriel Tupou pushes for Pacific voices in regional politicsLower Hutt’s first Tongan councillor is advocating for climate resilience and community wellbeing amid rising living costs.Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterTue, 08 Jul
Politics • Aotearoa New Zealand • Cook Islands • KiribatiForeign Affairs Minister rejects claim Aotearoa funding freeze to Cook Islands is ‘patronising’Vaovasamanaia Winston Peters says Cook Islands' funding pause is about accountability to taxpayers, and confirms that aid to Kiribati is still under review but will not affect assistance already agreed.'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 07 Jul
PoliticsWinston Peters criticises media over Moana Pasifika fundingThe Foreign Minister has defended the Super Rugby Pacific club and its owner, the Pasifika Medical Association, amid allegations of public funds misuse.'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 07 Jul
PoliticsBreaking Barriers: Youth MP wants amplified Pasifika voices in politicsFresh from Parliament, Marques Tominiko says Pacific youth remain invisible and wants more scholarships, role models, and civics education to address this issue.Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterSat, 05 Jul