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One million children in the Pacific without a birth certificate - SPC

The experts warn that this hinders their access to education, healthcare, and legal rights.

Khalia StrongTue, 08 Jul

Law & Order

Teen fights for the rights of children whose parents are in prison

Juliann Purea-Desai urges the Government to recognise children of incarcerated parents in court processes as she advocates for change.

Khalia StrongMon, 07 Jul

Law & Order •

Aotearoa New Zealand •

Sāmoa

Children as young as 6 adopted, made to work as house slaves

In one case, a church minister raped his adopted daughter and got her pregnant

Gill Bonnett, RNZ Immigration ReporterMon, 19 May

Environment •

Aotearoa New Zealand •

Vanuatu

Will our kids survive the heat? Report paints grim picture if global warming left unchecked

Save The Children says 58 million children could avoid extreme climate disasters if global warming is capped at 1.5 degrees.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 14 May

Health

Transforming lives: Housing upgrades boost health, wellbeing for Pacific families

The AWHI initiative provides essential resources and educational support to reduce overcrowding and promote welfare.

Khalia StrongThu, 08 May

News

Pacific youth demand voice in shaping online safety, digital policies

A Save the Children survey reveals significant gaps in New Zealand’s digital landscape.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 23 Apr

Business

Pacific publisher achieves global recognition

Mila’s Books has been honoured as the Oceania Children’s Book Publisher of the Year, marking a major milestone for Pasifika storytelling.

Khalia StrongFri, 04 Apr

Law & Order

Concerns rise over sentencing reforms

Advocates warn of increased harm to Pacific and Māori families.

Khalia StrongThu, 27 Mar

Loopy Tunes sister act Leah Williams-Partington (left) and Siu Williams-Lemi are helping normalise Māori and Pacific languages across the motu and beyond.

Education •

Tonga

Loopy Tunes releases new waiata for bilingual Matariki album

Christchurch-based sisters continue their mission to normalise indigenous languages among children.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 14 Mar

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