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Samoa's constitutional and political crisis deepens
Audio 25 May 2021We check in on Samoa which has been plunged into an unprecedented constitutional and political crisis. Audio
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Samoa in constitutional crisis: Tuilaepa unwilling to let go
Samoa has plunged deep into an unprecedented constitutional and political crisis.
A dramatic series of developments in Apia have added new twists to Samoa's protracted election.
The party which… Video, Audio
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In brief: News from around the Pacific
Ousted MP's son wins South Choiseul by-election in Solomons; Tonga makes swift progress with vaccine rollout; Air Tahiti Nui wins $120m contract, and more.
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Belarus diverts commercial flight to arrest journalist, says opposition
A Ryanair plane flying from Greece to Lithuania has been diverted to Belarus, with the country's opposition figures saying it was done so a dissident journalist on board could be arrested.
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'Distressing signals' found in survey on feelings of safety in NZ
One in three New Zealanders feel unsafe on public transport and 9 percent feel unsafe in their own home, according to a new report from Research New Zealand. Audio
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Media can make and break leadership in volatile times
A new analysis finds media coverage is more important than ever after Covid in shaping our perception of leaders’ success, trustworthiness and transparency (or a perceived lack of them). But - as we… Audio
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Media can make and break leadership in volatile times
A new analysis finds media coverage is more important than ever after Covid in shaping our perception of leaders’ success, trustworthiness and transparency (or a perceived lack of them). But - as we…
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Survey: Only 68% of Kiwis feel safe on public transport
Audio 23 May 2021Research New Zealand has taken the pulse of the nation regarding Kiwis' perceptions of personal safety, and some of the results are troubling, including the fact that more than 30 percent of people… Audio
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Budget 2021: Women left behind, despite focus on well-being
What did Budget 2021 offer those women who were significantly affected by the job losses resulting from Covid-19?
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Pacific Waves for 22 May 2021
Audio 22 May 2021The Samoa election saga is finally drawing to a close well over a month since polls closed on the 9th of April; After a year of zero visitors, the Cook Islands is now pondering just how many visitors… Audio
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Pacific Waves for 22 May 2021
Audio 22 May 2021The Samoa election saga is finally drawing to a close well over a month since polls closed on the 9th of April; After a year of zero visitors, the Cook Islands is now pondering just how many visitors… Audio
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Samoa election saga drawing to a close
The Samoa election saga is finally drawing to a close well over a month since polls closed on the 9th of April. Audio
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SWDC Mayor says Māori ward work aiming for 2025
In his response, Beijen said he "respect your views and praise the passion shown by those who participated in the hīkoi yesterday".
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Parliament polarised by the benefits of a deep-red Budget
Analysis - A benefit-boosting Budget with a narrow focus written by a majority Labour government has shown up the differences between political parties, writes Peter Wilson.
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Rotorua Lakes Council adopts Māori wards
Māori wards will be adopted in Rotorua in time for the next local election.
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Three councils adopt Māori ward on last day possible
They left it until the very last day possible, but Marborough, Rotorua and Stratford district councils have become the lastest to approve the formation of a Māori Ward in time for the 2022 elections.
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Unanimous yes vote overturns Stratford Māori ward delay
Stratford District will have a Māori ward after a strong iwi turnout convinced councillors unanimously to support the move.
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Whakatāne District Council unanimously votes to establish Māori wards
Cheers, waiata, and tears of relief and joy flowed as Whakatāne District councillors voted unanimously to establish Māori wards yesterday.
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NZ Budget 2021: Billions more for benefits, but one eye on the bottom line
New Zealand has now had three "Wellbeing Budgets": the prototype in 2019, the Covid-19 "Rebuilding Together" version in 2020, and today Finance Minister Grant Robertson announced the Labour government…
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'You've got 24 hours': Māori ward advocates launch Martinborough hīkoi
Pro-Māori ward activists took their campaign to South Wairarapa District Council offices after a hīkoi through Martinborough today. Sue Teodoro and Marcus Anselm report.
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West Coast council crisis could cost ratepayers, MP warns
The leadership crisis at the West Coast Regional Council could end up costing ratepayers dearly, West Coast-Tasman MP Damien O'Connor warns.
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NZ history in schools could be confrontational, expert panel says
An expert panel has warned that compulsory New Zealand history lessons next year could upset some children and lead to difficult classroom discussions. Audio
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Bigger venue mulled for West Coast leadership challenge
A bigger venue may be needed for the special meeting called to roll the West Coast Regional Council chair, according to the man himself.
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Masterton councillors to vote on Māori wards
Masterton councillors will vote tomorrow on creating Māori wards in time for the 2022 local elections.
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Samoa's majority party eager for new government to be installed
The leader of Samoa's majority party says establishment of the new government should move swiftly, and she's calling on the Head of State to take the steps to make that happen, despite legal… Audio
