Pacific

Twelve kōhine from across the motu have been selected for this year's Aotearoa Māori Netball International Secondary School squad.

The museum with one of the world’s largest collection of Pacific artefacts wants to make sure the people whose cultural heritage is on display also feel welcome to visit.

What began as a group of friends seeking a community has transformed into Brown Town, a space that nurtures the hauora (wellbeing) of Tangata Moana.

Dr Arama Rata says Māori and Pacific communities must come together to resist nuclear colonialism and fight to protect our moana.

Analysis - Just how much New Zealand is pulling its weight on climate finance in the Pacific is a lingering question after the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum.

New poll data shows 47% of respondents - almost half - favour a council four-year term - a sentiment backed by Pacific local politicians.

A Māori-Tongan councillor says “it’s disheartening" how little support there is for Pasifika local politicians.

President Surangel Whipps met with Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters in Palau last week to discuss regional issues in the North Pacific.

Palau proposes cutting back its marine sanctuary to allow more local fishing.

It follows a change in tune from Little, a former defence minister under Labour,and represents a distancing from the party's views and claims around AUKUS.