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Pacific football eyes historic World Cup haul as Fiji and New Zealand set up OFC U16 final
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (537+ words) Fiji celebrate after defeating Solomon Islands on penalties to book their place in the OFC Under-16 Championship final and qualify for the 2027 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar. Fiji have secured their place at the 2027 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in…...
UN warns Pacific faces growing threat from global scam syndicates
7+ hour, 29+ min ago (603+ words) A new United Nations report warns global scam networks are expanding their operations across Asia and the Pacific. From online relationship targeting Tongan women to loans draining Fijian families, a new report reveals criminal groups are expanding into the region....
Laauli pushes for better worker pathways as Luxon calls Sāmoa a trusted Pacific partner
8+ hour, 24+ min ago (564+ words) New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Sāmoa Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataʻivao Schmidt during Laaulialemalietoa’s official visit to Wellington this week to discuss labour mobility, trade and the future of the Sāmoa-Aotearoa relationship. Sāmoa's Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa has used…...
Pacific leaders unite as climate talks enter crucial run to COP31
20+ hour, 34+ min ago (882+ words) Pacific leaders and climate officials gather for the sixth Pacific Climate Change Ministers' Meeting in Suva, where leaders agreed the region must present a united voice ahead of key climate negotiations leading to COP31. Climate ministers meeting in Sydney this week…...
'Grow the pot, don't cut it up': Caren Rangi challenges Creative NZ restructure
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (633+ words) Caren Rangi says cutting jobs at CNZ will not solve underfunding, while Arts Minister Paul Goldsmith argues the restructure will put millions more into the hands of artists. Former Arts Council chair says cutting jobs will not solve underfunding, while…...
Paul Goldsmith admits National has ‘more work to do’ as Pasifika put cost of living first
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (848+ words) From left: Pacific Peoples Minister Paul Goldsmith, Labour deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni and Green Party MP Teanau Tuiono each outlined how their parties would tackle the cost of living after PMN's Pacific election survey identified it as the top issue…...
Consultation fatigue? South Auckland leaders urge community to get involved and speak up
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (726+ words) Local Board Plans help shape decisions on neighbourhood priorities, including parks, playgrounds, community facilities and other local improvements over the next three years. Low submission numbers have sparked questions about public participation as Auckland Council's draft Local Board Plan consultation…...
Pacific advocate warns Employment Leave Bill could leave vulnerable workers worse off
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (581+ words) Saunoamaali’i Dr Karanina Sumeo. Saunoamaali’i Dr Karanina Sumeo says the new system could put more pressure on casual and part-time workers already facing financial uncertainty. A Pacific human rights advocate warns the Government’s Employment Leave Bill could do more harm…...
Will's Word: Inflation spike we all saw coming
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (336+ words) Inflation has hit a two-year high, but some of that was driven by global events beyond our control. The latest inflation figures shouldn't come as much of a surprise to you or I. We've all felt it every time we've filled…...
Tāmaki Makaurau's biggest wastewater tunnel passes landmark first test after 110 years
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (701+ words) An inside view of the Tawariki Street shaft during the final inspection of the northern half of the Central Interceptor tunnel. The $1.66 billion Central Interceptor has prevented a wastewater overflow into one Auckland stream for the first time in more…...