Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsHidden in plain sight: New training lifts lid on human trafficking risks in the Solomon IslandsFrom logging camps to city streets, a new push is helping frontline workers spot and protect victims of one of the Pacific’s most hidden crimes.Khalia StrongFri, 20 Mar
CommunitySix in 10 Pacific families struggling to afford food, new report findsPacific households in Aotearoa are facing food hardship at nearly twice the national rate, with community groups warning the crisis is deepening.Khalia StrongFri, 13 Mar
HealthNew generation of Pacific midwives strengthens capital maternity careFrom just one to eight, the growing Pacific midwifery workforce gives mothers in Wellington and the Hutt Valley culturally aligned care and greater choice.Khalia StrongFri, 06 Mar
Pacific Region • Cook IslandsFrom the cradle to the grave: Cook Islands modernises civil registration processThe world-first system aims to provide easy access to vital records for passports, schooling and healthcare.Khalia StrongThu, 05 Mar
PoliticsPacific child poverty rises as Deputy PM points to economic growth as solutionNew data shows nearly one in three Pacific children are living in material hardship but David Seymour says government reforms will lift incomes and housing supply.'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 27 Feb
Sports • Papua New GuineaOFC Pro League teams take football beyond the field in PNG capitalVisiting teams are building deeper ties with local communities and showing how soccer can support learning, inclusion, and hope for young people.PMN NewsFri, 06 Feb
Health‘Differently ordered brains’: ADHD changes bring hope and hurdles for Pacific familiesNew rules will allow GPs and nurses to diagnose and treat ADHD, but stigma, cost, and system pressures could still limit access.Khalia StrongFri, 30 Jan
SummerSummer Survival: Parenting tips to keep children happy and safeA Pacific parenting specialist shares simple routines, low-cost activities, and safety advice to help families enjoy a stress-free holiday.Khalia StrongTue, 06 Jan
Pacific RegionClimate disasters in 2025 impact Pacific children, review findsFloods, cyclones, heatwaves, and droughts disrupted schooling, food security, and safety for children across the Pacific and beyond in 2025.Christine RovoiThu, 01 Jan
SummerOpinion: How to be everyone’s favourite aunty this ChristmasPalusami, lolly salad, and eyebrow diplomacy: a cheeky guide to making this Christmas unforgettable. Khalia StrongMon, 22 Dec
