EducationPacific students get a boost as university programme tackles equity gap in accessUniversity entrance rates for Māori and Pasifika have fallen but a partnership between Auckland schools and the University of Auckland is helping young people gain confidence, support, and better results.Khalia StrongThu, 02 Apr
Education • TongaTongan children overseas invited to share their stories in new book projectA South Auckland writer is calling on young Tongans around the world to help create a book that celebrates Pacific history and culture from a child’s perspective.PMN NewsWed, 01 Apr
EducationBirds, bones and the Pacific migration storyTiny bird bones from the Marquesas show centuries of life shared between humans and nature.Khalia StrongMon, 16 Mar
EducationFrom Kelston to Canterbury: Pasifika engineering student awarded scholarshipEngineering student Grace Motusaga says the support lifts financial pressure off her family and strengthens her goal to serve Pacific communities through renewable energy.Khalia StrongFri, 27 Feb
Education • Aotearoa New ZealandInvestigation into NZ Teaching Council reveals 'serious and repeated failures'The damning report raises questions about the Teaching Council's oversight, trust, and public sector standards.PMN NewsTue, 17 Feb
EducationThe Toloa Scholarships close for 2026 as Pacific Islands students set to pursue STEM studiesThis year's programme opens doors for young Pasifika in science, technology, engineering, and maths as the 2025 cohort shows the difference these awards make.PMN NewsFri, 13 Feb
Education$1 house, big lesson: Pacific students build trades experience at Auckland high schoolHands-on learning is giving Pacific and Māori students at One Tree Hill College the chance to train with certified builders while upgrading a Māngere home.Khalia StrongThu, 05 Feb
EducationNCEA failure rates raise fears Pacific students could be pushed out of education - expertsNew NZQA data shows 15,000 senior students failed to meet literacy and numeracy requirements in 2025. Khalia StrongMon, 02 Feb
Education • SāmoaExam results prompt review of Sāmoa's education systemFalling pass rates have triggered a government review, as teachers highlight weak foundations, staff shortages, and changing student behaviour.Renate RiversTue, 27 Jan
Education • Tonga • Aotearoa New ZealandBeyond the checkbox: Researcher champions Māori and Pacific data collection sovereigntyDr Wahineata Smith, inspired by her Tongan-Māori children, is rethinking how data collection captures multi-ethnic experiences.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 21 Jan
