Health • FijiFiji govt to roll out eco mortuaries after distressing claims of bodies stored in eskyOfficials plan to install 10 solar-powered mortuaries across the country after reports raised concerns about the handling of human remains in remote communities.PMN NewsWed, 10 Jun
CommunityOnline child abuse reports linked to NZ rise 29 per cent as UN warns bans are not enoughOver 20,000 reports of online child exploitation and abuse were received last year as governments and tech companies told social media platforms must be made safer by design, not just restricted by age.Christine RovoiWed, 03 Jun
Local Democracy Reporting'Enough is Enough': New Zealand sports boss warns sideline abuse is driving children awayMatthew Cooper says poor behaviour from parents and supporters at junior games is putting young players off sports altogether and calls for stronger action to protect children.LDRSun, 31 May
PoliticsBudget backlash grows over rents, poverty and Pacific family hardshipAdvocates warn Budget 2026 will deepen pressure on low-income families, with Pasifika communities expected to feel some of the biggest impacts.Christine RovoiThu, 28 May
EducationBudget maths boost welcomed but principal warns against relying on measure of successThe Government says maths results are improving after new Budget funding but principal Karl Vasau says schools are still under pressure and warns no single test shows the full picture of student learning.Renate RiversTue, 19 May
PoliticsCould NZ-owned banking help Pacific families build future, generational wealth? Winston Peters says bringing BNZ back under New Zealand ownership and expanding KiwiSaver could help families build long-term wealth. Khalia StrongTue, 19 May
Environment • SāmoaThe Pacific Heat Stress: Experts warn of hotter classrooms and more extreme weather aheadA Sāmoa study shows rising classroom heat is affecting children as scientists warn a developing El Niño could intensify extreme weather across the Pacific and New Zealand this winter.Christine RovoiTue, 19 May
CommunitySisterhood in Service: Pacific leaders take ‘Jammie Army’ across NZ to fight winter cold Dame Valerie Adams is expanding her Jammies for June campaign to Wellington for the first time as experts warn cold and crowded homes continue to drive preventable illness among Pacific children. Khalia StrongTue, 12 May
Pacific Region • TongaTongan mother turns to sign language to rebuild life with deaf daughter As NZ Sign Language marks 20 years, Lupe Punaivaha says learning to sign helped her reconnect with her daughter after meningitis.Khalia StrongFri, 08 May
CommunitySouth Auckland report: We grow enough food so why are our children going hungry regularly?A report is demanding urgent change after it found deep food insecurity in South Auckland with Pacific communities hit hard.PMN NewsTue, 31 Mar
