PoliticsUniversity lecturer slams three strikes law as 'backward system"University lecturer, Emmy Rakete critiques three strikes law restoration, citing discrimination towards Māori and Pacific communities.Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 26 Apr
PoliticsMinister for Pacific Peoples says ministry can still 'shine' despite proposed staff cutsDr Shane Reti says proposed cuts to MPP won't stop ministry from being effective. Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 23 Apr
Politics'Render unto Caesar what is Caesar's': Pacific leaders respond to Luxon's church tax callThe PM says his government will consider whether churches should pay tax, but one minister says this could really hurt Pacific communities.Pacific MorningsSun, 21 Apr
Politics • SamoaThe Sāmoan citizenship bill passed its first reading, what now?The bill-to-law process can be confusing, so PMN asked a Labour MP and the chair of a select committee to explain what happens next.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 19 Apr
Politics • SamoaList MP confirms ACT Party knew National would vote no on citizenship billACT list MP on party’s support for Teanau Tuiono’s bill amidst opposition from National.Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 19 Apr
PoliticsDoes Aukus undermine New Zealand’s position in the Pacific?The Government has stepped up its interest in joining the non-nuclear pillar of Aukus. But what will this mean for Aotearoa's relationship with the Pacific island nations?Christine RovoiThu, 18 Apr
PoliticsCouncillor ‘hopeful’ reduced bin collection won’t lead to illegal dumpingSouth Aucklanders and council representatives have expressed concern about Auckland Council's proposed move to a fortnightly rubbish collection, but a local Councillor believes the move will help families reduce waste.Alka PrasadThu, 18 Apr
Politics • SamoaPundits debate National's decision to not support Sāmoan citizenship billPacific Mornings' latest political panel faced-off on whether National made the right decision by voting against the Restoring Citizenship Removed by Citizenship (Western Sāmoa) Act last week. Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 18 Apr
Politics'Lazy Politicking': Te Pati Māori co-leader attacks Government’s targetsDebbie Ngarewa-Packer criticises government's "lazy" targets, lacking innovation for Maori/Pacific communities; warns of job cuts' impact on support services.Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 16 Apr
PoliticsWhat 'colonial governments' do: CRT scholar says Pacific peoples must push back against government's ‘racist’ actions An Auckland University Senior Law Lecturer and Critical Race Theory scholar says the current "anti-Māori and white supremacist" government should be no match for Pacific people's ability to mobilise and unite.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 15 Apr