Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandBody found identified, police say as flood recovery fund launched for Wellington familiesNZ's capital is coming to terms with the impact of severe flooding this week as a body found during the search in Karori has been formally identified and a $100,000 relief fund to support affected whānau.Christine RovoiThu, 23 Apr
Environment‘We were ready’: Pacific experience helped Wellington family ride out flooding stormŌwhiro Bay resident Thomas Wynne says lessons from cyclone life in Rarotonga helped his whānau act fast when wild weather hit their coastal home.'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 22 Apr
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandState of emergency lifted in parts of Wellington Region as flood response easesUpper Hutt, Porirua and Kāpiti Coast stand down, but emergency powers remain across the wider region as recovery continues.PMN NewsTue, 21 Apr
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandState of emergency declared in Wellington Region as flooding worsens and risks growAuthorities have stepped up their response to severe weather across the region, warning more rain could trigger further flooding, slips, and evacuations.PMN NewsMon, 20 Apr
Language & Culture • Aotearoa New ZealandGo-ahead granted for long-awaited Fale Malae in WellingtonProject leaders say the consent recognises Aotearoa’s Pacific identity, moving the long-held vision of a national Fale Malae closer to reality.PMN NewsFri, 28 Nov
PoliticsFauono Ken Laban: First Pacific candidate for Lower Hutt city raceThe Sāmoan community leader, running for mayor, vows to bring people together and focus on key issues.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 01 Jul
PoliticsSuper-council plan for Porirua: Pacific leaders weigh in on referendum While the mayor stresses a need for modernisation, Pasifika call for equitable engagement to ensure all voices are heard in the decision-making process.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataSat, 31 May
Language & Culture • Cook Islands‘Hard mahi ahead’: The fight to keep Fale Malae's dream aliveThe Government’s unexpected funding cut to Wellington’s Fale Malae has put pressure on the future of the Pacific project.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 27 May
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: Tory Whanau showed leadership to the endBacking out of the Wellington mayoral race to avoid a Greens-Labour war isn’t quitting, it’s putting Wellington first.William TeriteTue, 29 Apr
PoliticsAndrew Little: Rate hikes signal council disconnect, vows grounded leadershipAs he campaigns for mayor, the former Labour leader focuses on practical solutions to restore community engagement and support local businesses.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 22 Apr
