EducationFrom lecture halls to leadership: Study finds that PhDs boost future of Māori and PasifikaWith higher incomes, better housing, and stronger volunteer networks, Māori and Pacific PhD graduates prove the power of education helps drive equity and community change.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 30 Jul
EducationDr Shane Reti: No quotas for Pacific students at new medical schoolBut the Minister for Pacific Peoples and Universities says the academic institution in Waikato will prioritise under-represented communities.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 29 Jul
Education • SāmoaJan Taouma: Tributes flow for pioneer of Sāmoan language The founder of A’oga Fa’a Sāmoa and a champion of Gagana Sāmoa is being remembered as a visionary who transformed early childhood education in NZ.Khalia StrongTue, 29 Jul
EducationPacific health expert questions impact of new medical school on Pacific representationSir Dr Collin Tukuitonga says the proposed medical school in Waikato will not address Pasifika under-representation in the medical field.'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 21 Jul
EducationUnitec-MIT merger promises gains for Pacific students amid fees, course concernsThe new Auckland-based vocational provider aims to better serve Pacific learners and local industries, but questions remain about the axing of Te Pūkenga.Khalia StrongThu, 17 Jul
Education • TongaTonga youth champion face-to-face Scrabble amid the digital ageBenjamin Tu’itahi is breaking stereotypes and encouraging youth to take their hobbies seriously, from board games to beyond.Joylene Dymond TiumaluTue, 15 Jul
EducationMāngere youth turn derelict houses into jobs and upskilling A South Auckland training programme is turning construction waste into refurbished homes and giving local rangatahi a sense of purpose.Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterTue, 01 Jul
Education • Fiji Dr Unaisi Baba paves the way for women leaders, transforms Pacific education As Vice Chancellor of Fiji’s National University, she champions gender equality while addressing pressing challenges within the region’s education sector. Elenoa TuragaiviuMon, 30 Jun
EducationTamatea’s Matariki Market Night showcases student innovation and community spiritTamatea Intermediate School celebrates its unique blend of cultural heritage, financial literacy, and manaakitanga.Susnation SetaSat, 28 Jun
EducationJames Cook High School renamed as Te Haikura Ā KiwaA new era dawns for the South Auckland kura as they adopt a name honouring ancestry, navigation, and unity, with a full roll-out planned for 2027.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 27 Jun
