HealthFamilies encouraged to have ‘hard talanoa’ around suicide Suicide Prevention Programme Manager in Waitematā Manu Fotu says people need support, not stigma, while new research says addressing wider social issues will help. Khalia StrongWed, 11 Sep
HealthPacific, Māori dementia linked to social disadvantage, not ethnicity - reportNew research from the Public Health Communications Centre has revealed high rates of dementia in NZ, and more so for Pacific and Māori.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 09 Sep
Society'Appalling': Health Coalition Aotearoa on families struggling to afford healthy foodA spokesperson for the Health Coalition Aotearoa and co-researcher of a University of Auckland study on soaring food prices says New Zealand must do better to uplift struggling families.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 08 Aug
Society'Give more so we can do more'With record Pacific and Māori children in need of support, KidsCan has launched an urgent appeal to help 10,000 students on the waitlist.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 05 Aug
Society'Absolute disgrace': Dave Letele says government doesn't 'care for poor people'Pacific Mornings hosted a panel with budgeting service mentors and financial analysts to speak on the current reality for struggling families across Aotearoa.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 20 May
PoliticsCrackdown on unruly KO tenants faces strong criticismA housing advocate, entrepreneur and anti-poverty advocate give their two cents on Housing minister's call to evict Kāinga Ora tenants.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 20 Mar
PoliticsSchool lunches get a grilling on Pacific Mornings political panelNational Party electorate candidate Angee Nicholas and Tongan Youth Advisory spokesperson Simulata Pope talanoa over the coalition government's past 100 days.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 13 Mar
Education'It’s a no brainer': Health expert says the case for keeping free lunches is clearAssociate Education Minister David Seymour is reviewing the Ka Ora, Ka Ako Healthy School Lunches Programme, ahead of the Budget in May. Khalia StrongTue, 05 Mar
Society'Make a commitment to children': Charity asks government to end poverty following grim report Save the Children calls on the government to end poverty following Statistics NZ's report showing 36,000 more children are below a poverty line.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 27 Feb
Society Salvation Army policy analyst: Beneficiary crack down will not solve child povertyReducing the cost of living and increasing employment is the new govt's strategy for addressing child poverty. Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 23 Feb