Education • Aotearoa New ZealandPacific innovator launches AI platform to help combat potential language extinctionAs New Zealand’s annual technology festival reaches its peak, an open-access platform aims to turn community elders into digital teachers to rescue endangered languages.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 22 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
Education • Aotearoa New ZealandPacific creators push into gaming as South Auckland tech showcase returnsA Wiri showcase is putting Pacific storytelling and digital skills in the spotlight as organisers say the global gaming industry is “hungry” for new voices and perspectives.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 18 May
EducationNCEA Reform: Parent, principal raise concerns over exams and equityFamily and educators say proposed changes to New Zealand’s secondary school qualifications could reshape how Pacific students succeed at school.Khalia StrongMon, 18 May
Education‘It’s annoying’: Pacific students face higher debt as fees-free university year ends There are fears the Government’s move will push more young people into debt and make university harder to reach for families under financial strain.Khalia StrongTue, 12 May
Education • Cook Islands • Sāmoa‘You can absolutely do it’: Cook Islands pilot on path to aviation historyAt 23, Isabel Drollett Macdonald takes historic step towards becoming Air Rarotonga’s first female pilot.Renate RiversFri, 08 May
Education • VanuatuVanuatu launches container classroom trial to keep learning going after disastersA new disaster-resilient classroom built from shipping containers has opened at a school in Vanuatu, giving students a safer and faster way back to learning after cyclones and earthquakes.Renate RiversWed, 29 Apr
EducationPacific attendance rises but nearly four in ten students still misssing school regularly - dataNew government figures show improvement for Pacific students in Term 1 but attendance is still well below the national average.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 28 Apr
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
