Shock in New Zealand as Green party MP Efeso Collins dies after charity run Devastated colleagues and friends pay tribute to Collins as a ‘passionate advocate’ and a champion of fairness and equality The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2024
Caramel Brownie reports for Kiwi duty at PIF New Zealand is being represented at the Pacific Islands Forum summit this week by two politicians of opposite stripes: Carmel Sepuloni and Gerry Brownlee. AAP · Nov 8, 2023
NZ PM Luxon unlikely for Pacific Islands Forum Incoming New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon says he won't be able to form a government in time to attend next week's Pacific Islands Forum. AAP · Nov 2, 2023
Racism and democracy: why claims of ‘division by race’ in the NZ election and Voice referendum need challenging It’s a coincidence that New Zealand elects a new parliament on October 14, the same day Australians decide whether (at the request of Indigenous people) they will entrench in the constitution an Aboriginal and Torres Islander Voice to Parliament. But there is one striking parallel between the two campaigns. The Conversation · Sep 20, 2023
New Zealand leader's plane so prone to breakdowns he takes a backup on China trip The United States has Air Force One The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023
Divisive surgeries debate alarms New Zealand deputy PM An attempt by Auckland clinicians to fix health inequities impacting Maori and Pacific people has become a frontline political issue in New Zealand. AAP · Jun 21, 2023
New Zealand Labour minister suddenly defects to Māori party Meka Whaitiri says she will join an ‘unapologetic Māori political movement’ to stand in the upcoming general election The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2023
Pacific family to reunite in Fiji after forum drama After a period of disunity, Fiji prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka will bring regional leaders together for a special summit of the Pacific Islands Forum. AAP · Feb 22, 2023
Pacific 'family' free to form any ties but need to work together, says New Zealand Deputy PM Pacific island nations are free to form relationships with whichever countries they chose, New Zealand's new deputy prime minister said, but those decisions impact the regional "family", so broad and constant engagement is needed. Reuters · Feb 22, 2023
Chris Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand’s new prime minister ‘It feels pretty real now,’ says Hipkins The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023
Hipkins takes office as NZ prime minister New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has told journalists it "feels pretty real now" after taking his office in a ceremony at Wellington's Government House. AAP · Jan 24, 2023
Who is Carmel Sepuloni? New Zealand’s first Pasifika deputy prime minister The daughter of an abattoir worker and fruit picker, Sepuloni could have exactly the expertise the PM needs to tackle a brutal cost of living crisis The Guardian - AU · Jan 23, 2023
Chris Hipkins confirmed as New Zealand’s new prime minister as he condemns ‘abhorrent’ abuse of Jacinda Ardern Hipkins announces first ever deputy PM of Pacific Islands heritage The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2023
Chris Hipkins confirmed as New Zealand leader, picks deputy Chris Hipkins has been confirmed as New Zealand’s next prime minister and he chose Carmel Sepuloni as his deputy, marking the first time a person with Pacific Island heritage has risen to that rank The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Jan 22, 2023 New Zealand: Chris Hipkins taking over from Jacinda Ardern on Wednesday Sole nominee secures Labour endorsement for prime minister, with Carmel Sepuloni as deputy, and incumbent’s last engagements on Tuesday
The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2022 New Zealand: average stay in emergency housing rises seven-fold in five years Labour says it has inherited a decades-old crisis as evidence grows of short-term motel stays turning into months or years