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'Nothing stopping' China from meeting PIF leaders, says expert
A geopolitics expert says there is "nothing stopping" China from attending Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting side events if dialogue partners are blocked from the event. Audio
NZ can't talk about homelessness without tackling poverty, advocate says
A Pacific advocate for youth homelessness says the country must address poverty and systemic inequities to fix the housing affordability crisis.
Plea for contract rules around international rugby fixtures to be enforced
A former Tonga rugby captain says it's unlikely Super Rugby contracts explicitly state New Zealand-based Pasefika players can't play for their home nations.
Unemployment rate for Pacific people more than double national average
That's according to the just-released Stats NZ quarterly labour market figures. Audio
'Cash cow' NZ driving drug crisis in Pacific - crime expert
A transnational crime expert says New Zealand and Australia's status as the "cash cows" of the Pacific methamphetamine market is a driving factor in the drug crisis facing the region.
'From moral duty to legal obligation': Pacific church leader hails ICJ ruling
Pacific Conference of Churches secretary-geeneral says the landmark climate ruling from the world's top court is a significant win, but much more work is needed. Audio
NZ not part of 'trifecta' with Cook Islands and China, Peters says
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has rejected the idea that the Cook Islands had effectively described New Zealand as a third party in its agreement with China.
'Biggest number we've had': Pacific dengue cases highest in a decade
Dengue cases in the Pacific are at their highest since 2016, with nearly 19,000 people affected, the World Health Organisation says. Audio
NZ joining AUKUS would make geopolitical waves - expert
A geopolitics analyst says New Zealand joining AUKUS would further intensify geopolitical tensions, which the Pacific region does not need. Audio
