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Maori Party secures at least four seats in NZ election, former PM slams 'disenfranchising' enrolment changes
Former prime minister Helen Clark has called for a thorough review into New Zeal...
Ben McKay (AAP) 8 Nov 2026
Cliffhanger as Aotearoa New Zealand election too close to call
Aotearoa New Zealand's election result may not be known for weeks, with counting...
Ben McKay (AAP) 7 Nov 2026
Pacific scholar confronts the legacy of a racial slur
When Latafale Alyssa Verner-Pula reached the final slide of her doctoral confirm...
Giovanni Torre 7 Nov 2026
USA pushes to abolish United Nations decolonisation committee amid mocking Pacific visits
The US Trump administration has called for the United Nations' decolonisation sp...
Andrew Mathieson 6 Nov 2026
Fijian Prime Minister under pressure ahead of vote on constitutional change
Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has given into sustained public pressure,...
Andrew Mathieson 5 Nov 2026
Pacific islands push for seat on UN security council

Pacific countries are gathering worldwide support for a permanent but rotating seat for Small Island Developing States - a recognised United Nations international grouping - on the UN's security counc...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Nov 2, 2026
Samoa's main newspaper faces restrictions as press freedom concerns grow

Samoa's daily newspaper is facing severe restrictions on accessing government press briefings and other information, raising concerns over the future of media freedom and accountability on the Pacific...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Oct 30, 2026
Federal government open to recruiting Pacific Islanders into Australian Defence Force

Australia is considering expanding military recruitment further into Pacific island nations beyond its current deal with Papua New Guinea, but the Federal government insists its initial focus will be...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Oct 29, 2026
Pacific artists honoured as Arts Pasifika Awards mark 30 years

Pacific artists working across comedy, dance, music and visual arts have been recognised at the 2026 Arts Pasifika Awards, marking 30 years of the honours.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Oct 26, 2026
Thousands of signatures secured for Māori flag to take permanent place on Aotearoa landmark

A statement of Māori history, identity and pride flying above can be the seed for wellbeing and inclusivity in Aotearoa, for generations to come, an organiser behind new movement picking up momen...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Oct 23, 2026
Beyond the Honey: Blanche Morrogh is building Māori wealth without giving away her whenua

Māori businesswoman Blanche Morrogh is proving that Indigenous economic success does not have to come at the expense of ownership, cultural identity or connection to Country.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Oct 22, 2026
Every voice matters as Māori prepare for Aotearoa’s election

Rangatahi (young people) Māori are being encouraged to enrol and vote in Aotearoa's (New Zealand) upcoming election, with decisions on housing, education, mental health and Te Tiriti o Waitangi (...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Oct 22, 2026
'Historic moment': PNG Chiefs unveil logo ahead of NRL entry

Papua New Guinea and rugby league fans have their first glimpse of what the Chiefs will look like when they enter the competition in 18th months time.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Oct 21, 2026
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