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Greenpeace stands by Tangaroa protest as Pacific seabed mining fight grows in Aotearoa
Greenpeace defends its boarding of New Zealand's state-owned research vessel Tangaroa over its seabed mineral survey work linked to a US company, while Minister Shane Jones and Earth Sciences NZ defend the vessel's use. The piece frames the protest as sharpening scrutiny of NZ's role in Pacific deep sea mining.
Japan companies encouraged to actively explore commercial potential in PNG
Japan's ambassador to PNG, Hisanobu Mochizuki, is urging Japanese companies to actively explore PNG's commercial potential. The text is a paywalled teaser, so only the opening sentence is available.
JICA calls for Better Business Environment in PNG
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) urged PNG to improve its business environment and regulatory policies to attract more Japanese private-sector investment. The text is a paywalled teaser, so only the opening line is available.
PNG-Japan Business Exchange Meeting is meaningful
A paywalled snippet reports Japan's ambassador to PNG, Hisanobu Mochizuki, saying the PNG-Japan Business Exchange Meeting is particularly meaningful for the future of the bilateral relationship. Only the lead is visible.
Tokelau loses nearly two-thirds of revenue after fisheries pact expulsion
Tokelau has lost over 60% of its fishing revenue since being expelled from the PNA Vessel Day Scheme, leaving it more reliant on NZ aid. The piece notes PNA concern about New Zealand's influence over Tokelauan fisheries, while MFAT says it is backing readmission.
From voting rights to healthcare: Pacific issues take centre stage in NZ political and medical debates
Pacific News Service-style report covering NZ First's Citizens Only voting proposal and Winston Peters' rejection of claims it disadvantages Pasifika, plus a second item on Auckland-linked researchers pushing for Pacific participation in precision medicine research.
NZ Govt announces RSE changes, accommodation an open question
The piece reports NZ's announced RSE reforms (exploitation-protection visa, longer accreditation for good growers) while stressing that accommodation standards remain undecided pending a court appeal. It also highlights that the minister overrode officials' advice on wages and had been warned by industry about the court case.