The Devastating Legacy of the Panguna Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea The troubled Panguna gold mine in the autonomous region of Bougainville, Papua...
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Taiwan’s president talks unity on Pacific trip
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's Visit to Guam Brings Geopolitical Tensions to the Fore In a move that has brought attention to the already tense...
Palau’s president invites Donald Trump to ‘visit the Pacific’ to see climate crisis impacts
Palau Urges US to Act on Climate Crisis Amid Trump Presidency The Pacific nation of Palau is urging the United States to take drastic action to...
Fiji defeats Australia to claim Men’s Netball Nations Series in Singapore
Fiji Men's Netball Team Wins Merlion Cup in Thrilling Match The Fiji Men's Netball team has achieved a historic victory, winning the prestigious...
Tongan prime minister set to face no confidence vote on Monday
Tonga's Prime Minister to Face Second Vote of No Confidence Tonga's prime minister, Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni, is set to face another vote of...
‘Respect his decision’: Tonga PM Hu’akavameiliku resigns
**Tongan Prime Minister Resigns Ahead of No-Confidence Vote** In a surprising move, Tongan Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni has...
Samoa and Tonga secure spots in 2025 World Rugby Challenger Series
Oceania Teams Ready for World Sevens Challenger Series The stage is set for the 2025 World Sevens Challenger Series, with Samoa and Tonga...
Kiribati Court of Appeal hears deported Judge Lambourne’s appeal
A High Court Judge's Appeal: A Test of Judicial Independence In a significant development for the Pacific region, the Kiribati Court of Appeal heard...
‘Government is still in the right hands’ – former Tonga PM Hu’akavameiliku
Tonga's Prime Minister Resigns Ahead of No-Confidence Vote Tonga's Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni has resigned from his position,...
Cook Islands advocates for decolonisation of international law at ICJ
The Cook Islands Takes a Stand at the International Court of Justice The Cook Islands has made history by becoming the first Pacific nation to...
WCPFC progress on labour rules, electronic monitoring, but ignores transshipment
The Western Pacific Ocean's Biggest Tuna Fishery: A New Era for Sustainability The Western and Central Pacific Ocean is the world's largest tuna...
No surprises for Bougainville MP in Panguna report
Panguna Mine Report Sparks Hope for Bougainville's Future The recent report into the environmental and human rights legacy of the Panguna mine in...
Fiji Medical Association urges govt to declare HIV outbreak
Fiji's HIV Crisis: A Growing Concern for the Government The Fijian government is facing mounting pressure to declare an HIV outbreak, following a...
Australia to provide Nauru US$64 million in direct budget support – Albanese
Australia Signs Historic Economic, Social, and Security Deal with Nauru The Australian government has signed an economic, social, and security deal...
Fiji’s illegal immigrant population doubles in a year
Fiji Announces Measures to Tackle Soaring Illegal Immigration The Fijian government has taken steps to address the growing issue of illegal...
What’s in store for Pacific island nations under Trump 2.0
The Pacific Islands Under Trump's Second Term: What's in Store? The recent congratulatory messages from the Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine,...
Tonga’s Speaker confirms new prime minister to be chosen on Christmas Eve after Hu’akavameiliku resigns
Tonga Prepares for New Prime Minister as Parliamentarians Meet on Christmas Eve The Pacific island nation of Tonga is set to elect its new prime...
Who really was Māui, the demigod portrayed in Moana? And did Disney get him right?
Opportunities to Demonstrate Courage Māui, the demigod from Polynesian mythology, is often portrayed as a mischievous trickster who slows down the...
Crown failed to follow process in Māori Health Authority disestablishment: Waitangi Tribunal
NZ Herald: Waitangi Tribunal Report on Disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora Māori Health Authority The Waitangi Tribunal has released its report on...
Māori lawyer goes viral for educating people on Treaty Principles Bill
Rationale Behind the Treaty Principles Bill Sparks Outrageous Debate The controversial Treaty Principles Bill has sparked heated debate, with...
Toi Te Mana: the bold and beautiful landmark book reframing Māori art
The Māori Art History: A Comprehensive Perspective Māori art has a rich history that spans centuries, with a unique cultural context that reflects...
Petition for Tino Rangatiratanga flag emoji gains momentum
The Tino Rangatiratanga Flag: A Symbol of Liberation and Identity In recent years, the Tino Rangatiratanga flag has gained significant attention as...
Plans for slimmed down Office for Māori Crown Relations discussed by select committee
The Office for Māori Crown Relations: Slimming Down Functions and Workforce The Office for Māori Crown Relations, also known as Te Arawhiti, is...
Māori Education Action Plan released
The Government's Māori Education Action Plan: A New Approach to Better Outcomes The Government has released its Māori Education Action Plan, which...
Evidence found of inhumane treatment at facility for intellectually disabled children
Children’s Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad says there is good news for the Hikitia Te Wairua facility, where seclusion was used on young people. The...
Free vape samples coincide with vaping increase
New Zealand's E-Cigarette Crisis: A Growing Concern for Young People The use of e-cigarettes among young people in New Zealand has reached alarming...
‘Exciting’: Nanaia Mahuta is ‘re-entering’ politics
NMP MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipa-Clarke's Election Win Signals Shift for Te Pāti Māori Hauraki-Waikato MP, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke was among those to...
Treaty Principles Bill only one of the issues Labour’s focussed on – Chris Hipkins
Labour Party's Annual Conference: A Focus on Taxation The Labour Party's annual conference in Christchurch brought together thousands of members to...
Free school lunches making a difference for Māori – report
The New Zealand Government's Programme to Address Food Insecurity in Schools ==================================================================== In...
Supreme Court allows appeal of customary marine title judgment
**Supreme Court Ruling Paves Way for Māori Customary Marine Title Recognition** The Supreme Court of New Zealand has delivered its judgment on an...
Digging into kai resilience with the Waitara Foodbank
Tackling Food Insecurity: Waitara Pataka Kai's Innovative Approach The cost-of-living crisis has left many New Zealanders struggling to access basic...
How does Te Tiriti o Waitangi compare to treaties in other colonial countries?
A Benchmark of Indigenous Self-Governance: A Comparative Analysis The journey towards indigenous self-governance has been long and arduous for many...
Pōmārie: Daily TV news to end on Whakaata Māori after 20 years
Pomare Daily TV to End on Whakaata Māori After 20 Years Whakaata Māori, the Crown-funded broadcaster, has announced significant changes aimed at...
Moana 2 Reo Māori – Another step on the journey of te reo normalisation
A New Era of Representation: Reviewing Moana 2 in Te Reo Māori In a groundbreaking move, Disney has released Moana 2 with a simultaneous premiere in...
Te Arawhiti give update on potential Ngāpuhi treaty settlement
Māori Treaty Settlement Update: Progress Made, Challenges Remain The Māori select committee has been given an update on the status of a potential...
Māori, rural children at greater risk of severe paediatric appendicitis
Rural and Māori Children at Higher Risk of Severe Appendicitis Recent research has revealed that rural children are at a significantly higher risk...
Neil Finn, Pita Sharples receive NZ’s highest arts honour
# Arts Foundation's Icon Awards Whakamana Hiranga: Honoring Legacy The Arts Foundation's Icon Award Whakamana Hiranga is the highest honour bestowed...
Whanganui Council wants public’s view on landmark iwi partnership
A World-First Indigenous-Council Partnership: Whanganui District Council Takes a Step Forward The Whanganui District Council is set to embark on an...
Behind the Banner: Inside the hīkoi mō te Tiriti
The Hīkoi Against the Treaty Principles Bill On September 8, 2023, thousands of people from across New Zealand gathered outside Parliament to...
‘Racism will not ruin our signs’: Tasman District Council condemns ongoing vandalism
Tasman District Council Vandalized Bilingual Signs: A Message of Mindless Narrow-Mindedness The Tasman District Council has recently experienced a...
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Panguna mine legacy assessment reveals ongoing devastation: Rio Tinto urged to fund remediation efforts
The Devastating Legacy of the Panguna Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea The troubled Panguna gold mine in the autonomous region of Bougainville, Papua...
Taiwan’s president talks unity on Pacific trip
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's Visit to Guam Brings Geopolitical Tensions to the Fore In a move that has brought attention to the already tense...
Palau’s president invites Donald Trump to ‘visit the Pacific’ to see climate crisis impacts
Palau Urges US to Act on Climate Crisis Amid Trump Presidency The Pacific nation of Palau is urging the United States to take drastic action to...
Fiji defeats Australia to claim Men’s Netball Nations Series in Singapore
Fiji Men's Netball Team Wins Merlion Cup in Thrilling Match The Fiji Men's Netball team has achieved a historic victory, winning the prestigious...
Tongan prime minister set to face no confidence vote on Monday
Tonga's Prime Minister to Face Second Vote of No Confidence Tonga's prime minister, Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni, is set to face another vote of...
‘Respect his decision’: Tonga PM Hu’akavameiliku resigns
**Tongan Prime Minister Resigns Ahead of No-Confidence Vote** In a surprising move, Tongan Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni has...
Samoa and Tonga secure spots in 2025 World Rugby Challenger Series
Oceania Teams Ready for World Sevens Challenger Series The stage is set for the 2025 World Sevens Challenger Series, with Samoa and Tonga...
Kiribati Court of Appeal hears deported Judge Lambourne’s appeal
A High Court Judge's Appeal: A Test of Judicial Independence In a significant development for the Pacific region, the Kiribati Court of Appeal heard...
‘Government is still in the right hands’ – former Tonga PM Hu’akavameiliku
Tonga's Prime Minister Resigns Ahead of No-Confidence Vote Tonga's Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni has resigned from his position,...
Cook Islands advocates for decolonisation of international law at ICJ
The Cook Islands Takes a Stand at the International Court of Justice The Cook Islands has made history by becoming the first Pacific nation to...
WCPFC progress on labour rules, electronic monitoring, but ignores transshipment
The Western Pacific Ocean's Biggest Tuna Fishery: A New Era for Sustainability The Western and Central Pacific Ocean is the world's largest tuna...
No surprises for Bougainville MP in Panguna report
Panguna Mine Report Sparks Hope for Bougainville's Future The recent report into the environmental and human rights legacy of the Panguna mine in...
Fiji Medical Association urges govt to declare HIV outbreak
Fiji's HIV Crisis: A Growing Concern for the Government The Fijian government is facing mounting pressure to declare an HIV outbreak, following a...
Australia to provide Nauru US$64 million in direct budget support – Albanese
Australia Signs Historic Economic, Social, and Security Deal with Nauru The Australian government has signed an economic, social, and security deal...
Fiji’s illegal immigrant population doubles in a year
Fiji Announces Measures to Tackle Soaring Illegal Immigration The Fijian government has taken steps to address the growing issue of illegal...
What’s in store for Pacific island nations under Trump 2.0
The Pacific Islands Under Trump's Second Term: What's in Store? The recent congratulatory messages from the Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine,...
Tonga’s Speaker confirms new prime minister to be chosen on Christmas Eve after Hu’akavameiliku resigns
Tonga Prepares for New Prime Minister as Parliamentarians Meet on Christmas Eve The Pacific island nation of Tonga is set to elect its new prime...
Who really was Māui, the demigod portrayed in Moana? And did Disney get him right?
Opportunities to Demonstrate Courage Māui, the demigod from Polynesian mythology, is often portrayed as a mischievous trickster who slows down the...
Crown failed to follow process in Māori Health Authority disestablishment: Waitangi Tribunal
NZ Herald: Waitangi Tribunal Report on Disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora Māori Health Authority The Waitangi Tribunal has released its report on...
Māori lawyer goes viral for educating people on Treaty Principles Bill
Rationale Behind the Treaty Principles Bill Sparks Outrageous Debate The controversial Treaty Principles Bill has sparked heated debate, with...
Toi Te Mana: the bold and beautiful landmark book reframing Māori art
The Māori Art History: A Comprehensive Perspective Māori art has a rich history that spans centuries, with a unique cultural context that reflects...
Petition for Tino Rangatiratanga flag emoji gains momentum
The Tino Rangatiratanga Flag: A Symbol of Liberation and Identity In recent years, the Tino Rangatiratanga flag has gained significant attention as...
Plans for slimmed down Office for Māori Crown Relations discussed by select committee
The Office for Māori Crown Relations: Slimming Down Functions and Workforce The Office for Māori Crown Relations, also known as Te Arawhiti, is...
Māori Education Action Plan released
The Government's Māori Education Action Plan: A New Approach to Better Outcomes The Government has released its Māori Education Action Plan, which...
Evidence found of inhumane treatment at facility for intellectually disabled children
Children’s Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad says there is good news for the Hikitia Te Wairua facility, where seclusion was used on young people. The...
Free vape samples coincide with vaping increase
New Zealand's E-Cigarette Crisis: A Growing Concern for Young People The use of e-cigarettes among young people in New Zealand has reached alarming...
‘Exciting’: Nanaia Mahuta is ‘re-entering’ politics
NMP MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipa-Clarke's Election Win Signals Shift for Te Pāti Māori Hauraki-Waikato MP, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke was among those to...
Treaty Principles Bill only one of the issues Labour’s focussed on – Chris Hipkins
Labour Party's Annual Conference: A Focus on Taxation The Labour Party's annual conference in Christchurch brought together thousands of members to...
Free school lunches making a difference for Māori – report
The New Zealand Government's Programme to Address Food Insecurity in Schools ==================================================================== In...
Supreme Court allows appeal of customary marine title judgment
**Supreme Court Ruling Paves Way for Māori Customary Marine Title Recognition** The Supreme Court of New Zealand has delivered its judgment on an...
Digging into kai resilience with the Waitara Foodbank
Tackling Food Insecurity: Waitara Pataka Kai's Innovative Approach The cost-of-living crisis has left many New Zealanders struggling to access basic...
How does Te Tiriti o Waitangi compare to treaties in other colonial countries?
A Benchmark of Indigenous Self-Governance: A Comparative Analysis The journey towards indigenous self-governance has been long and arduous for many...
Pōmārie: Daily TV news to end on Whakaata Māori after 20 years
Pomare Daily TV to End on Whakaata Māori After 20 Years Whakaata Māori, the Crown-funded broadcaster, has announced significant changes aimed at...
Moana 2 Reo Māori – Another step on the journey of te reo normalisation
A New Era of Representation: Reviewing Moana 2 in Te Reo Māori In a groundbreaking move, Disney has released Moana 2 with a simultaneous premiere in...
Te Arawhiti give update on potential Ngāpuhi treaty settlement
Māori Treaty Settlement Update: Progress Made, Challenges Remain The Māori select committee has been given an update on the status of a potential...
Māori, rural children at greater risk of severe paediatric appendicitis
Rural and Māori Children at Higher Risk of Severe Appendicitis Recent research has revealed that rural children are at a significantly higher risk...
Neil Finn, Pita Sharples receive NZ’s highest arts honour
# Arts Foundation's Icon Awards Whakamana Hiranga: Honoring Legacy The Arts Foundation's Icon Award Whakamana Hiranga is the highest honour bestowed...
Whanganui Council wants public’s view on landmark iwi partnership
A World-First Indigenous-Council Partnership: Whanganui District Council Takes a Step Forward The Whanganui District Council is set to embark on an...
Behind the Banner: Inside the hīkoi mō te Tiriti
The Hīkoi Against the Treaty Principles Bill On September 8, 2023, thousands of people from across New Zealand gathered outside Parliament to...
‘Racism will not ruin our signs’: Tasman District Council condemns ongoing vandalism
Tasman District Council Vandalized Bilingual Signs: A Message of Mindless Narrow-Mindedness The Tasman District Council has recently experienced a...
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