Business • Cook IslandsTe Pura Creations infuses Aotearoa with Pacific Island spiritThrough her business, Mataria Pekepo crafts products that celebrate her Cook Islands heritage.Khalia StrongTue, 15 Apr
Arts • SāmoaMusic therapists merge Pacific tradition and healing for wellbeing Explore the transformative power of music therapy as two Sāmoans blend traditional Pacific healing practices with modern techniques.Khalia StrongTue, 01 Apr
HealthDisability funding model doesn’t work for Pacific communities - advocateAiga Pouoa says current government disability support structures do not align with Pacific values, leaving families to rely on their own networks for care.Khalia StrongTue, 04 Mar
Law & OrderDisability services shake-up ignores vulnerable community - Pacific NGOThe Pacific Disability Forum says the government’s shock announcements around disability services has failed to uphold the UN conventions for people living with cognitive impairment.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 26 Aug
Olympics • TongaTupou Neiufi prepares to defend swimming gold at ParalympicsTongan swimmer Tupou Neiufi is set to compete in Paris at her third Paralympic Games, but could it be her last?Khalia StrongMon, 29 Jul
Law & Order • Tonga'We have no house in Tonga': Thousands rally against deportationThe deportation of two beloved Auckland family members, one who is a caregiver for her intellectually disabled brother, has led to over 10,000 people signing a petition to fight it.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 02 Jul
Education'Do better': Mother of child living with a disability calls on govt for more supportAimee Terite, who’s son has autism, is hopeful the government's $89 million investment in specialist schools will shorten long wait lists, but adds there’s still other obstacles to address.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 18 Jun
NewsAdvocate: Disability support funding changes could have greater impact on PacificAn advocacy group is saying that funding changes could impact Pacific people with disabilities to a greater extent than other communities.Pacific MorningsWed, 27 Mar
ArtsAIGA: A disability-led show about the life of Lusi FaivaA theatrical journey through the dreams and identity of the acclaimed disabled artist.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 22 Feb
Sports • Solomon IslandsPacific Games 2023: New Caledonia and Solomon Islands win big in 100m wheelchair runNew Caledonia claimed double gold while the host nation took out half of the medals in the division's debut.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 29 Nov