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A group of lawyers has launched a petition calling for the removal of the head of the country's judiciary, just three days after his appointment.

Christine RovoiThu, 19 September

Pacific Region •

Tonga •

Fiji

Pacific groups struggle for funding amid growing global influence

Organisations in the Pacific are facing funding disparities as international agencies dominate despite the growing need for community-led humanitarian efforts.

'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 18 Sep

Street vendors win support: 'We need to grow our town centre, not kill it off'

The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board remains committed to empowering street vendors and fostering entrepreneurship to uplift the community.

Mary AfemataWed, 18 Sep

Politics

Helping people navigate benefit sanctions

Brooke Pao Stanley, of Auckland Action Against Poverty (AAAP), discusses the effects of the new benefit sanctions on Pacific people.

Sayeemulla ShariffTue, 17 Sep

Sports •

Cook Islands

Cook Islands league star Apii Nicholls re-signs with Warriors

The fullback hopes to grow the sport in Aotearoa and could be eyeing up a future coaching gig in the Pacific.

Khalia StrongTue, 17 Sep

Kicking off Te Wiki o te Reo Māori this year, tickets to the record-breaking event have gone on sale.

Language & Culture

Nationwide call to reclaim the Haka World Record

Up to 10,000 New Zealanders will stand together at Eden Park to restore the cultural mana of Aotearoa.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 16 Sep

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