HealthExpert urges govt to include ethnicity in GP funding formulaDespite changes aiming to better reflect the needs of patients, Dr Gabrielle McDonald warns excluding ethnic factors keeps existing health disparities.Khalia StrongFri, 15 Aug
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: Will the move to ban card surcharges really help?The government’s move to ban card fees sounds helpful, but in reality, it won’t shift the needle on rent, power, or grocery bills.William TeriteTue, 29 Jul
PoliticsCalls for culturally grounded housing solutions amid homelessness crisisDr Karamia Müller warns that Government statistics under-represent the scale of homelessness affecting Māori and Pacific communities.Khalia StrongThu, 24 Jul
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands bylaw empowers chiefs to block child marriageIn Koleasi, a remote village in Central Guadalcanal, traditional leaders now have the legal backing to stop child marriage and escalate cases of abuse. Khalia StrongWed, 23 Jul
PoliticsYouth rally for change: Hīkoi demands action on homelessness crisisRangatahi from Kickback are marching from K-Road to Britomart, urging Aotearoa to recognise and address the harsh realities faced by their peers.Khalia StrongFri, 13 Jun
Opinion • Aotearoa New Zealand • United StatesWill’s Word: What the US taught me about NZ's possible futureBack from America, Pacific Mornings host William Terite warns how greed and individualism reshape daily life and why Aotearoa must stay alert.William TeriteTue, 03 Jun
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandKhalia's Kupu: Punished for making ends meetCounting boarder income in benefit calculations will only make it worse for struggling families.Khalia StrongFri, 30 May
PoliticsSoaring housing costs keep families in poverty, NGO warnsJacqui Southey, of Save The Children NZ, says unaffordable housing has worsened over the past six years, and she is calling for urgent policy changes to make homes affordable for struggling families.'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 21 Feb
OpinionWill's Word: Pacific kids overrepresented in poverty statistics 'heartbreaking'William Terite says despite countless reports, child poverty rates for Pacific children remain unchanged. How much longer will we accept this failure?William TeriteFri, 21 Feb
PoliticsPacific children twice as likely to face hardship - dataFigures released on Thursday by StatsNZ reveal that 28.7 per cent of Pasifika children live in material hardship, compared to 12.7 per cent of the general population. 'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 20 Feb
