Health • SāmoaFifty years of music therapy: Sāmoan practitioner on how culture enriches her workWellington-based therapist June Potifara reflects on how music is helping people reconnect to themselves and find joy in their daily lives.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 19 Jul
Health • Tonga'I don't want to be the last': Auckland Uni celebrates first Pacific WHO regional chiefThe Pacific community marked Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala’s historic appointment in the World Health Organisation, acknowledging it as a step in the right direction for Pacific health.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 18 Jul
HealthHealth advocates hail govt reform for PharmacMalcolm Mulholland says the expectations for the drug-buying agency to change its culture and engagement with stakeholders will benefit Māori and Pacific people.Christine RovoiWed, 17 Jul
HealthCounsellors commit to build bigger, better inclusive sectorThe president of New Zealand’s Association of Counsellors says more Pacific people are needed as counsellors.Khalia StrongThu, 11 Jul
Health'You just don't give up'Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee chair, John Tait, is calling for systemic changes to end disparities in maternal and infant mortality.Christine RovoiFri, 05 Jul
HealthHealth Minister doubles down on miscommunication behind lack of cancer treatment fundingFollowing the government's commitment of $604 million in additional Pharmac funding, Dr Shane Reti reiterates that Pharmac funding being left out on budget day was not intentional.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 25 Jun
HealthNurses call for ‘culturally appropriate’ patient ratiosThe national organisation for nurses wants to put nurse-to-patient ratios into legislation.Khalia StrongTue, 18 Jun
HealthOut of the mouths of babes: Students reveal solutions to curb vaping crisisThe Asthma and Respiratory Foundation have been running nationwide workshops on vaping, and it appears young people are more concerned about its growing popularity than their adult counterparts.Pacific MorningsFri, 14 Jun
HealthSir Collin to address declining Pacific life expectancy in new WHO role Sir Collin Tukuitonga has landed a new position with the World Health Organisation, advising on how to lift Pacific health outcomes.PMN NewsWed, 12 Jun
Health • SāmoaSamoan ambulance staff use language and culture to connect during emergenciesThe Pacific team at Wellington Free Ambulance are able to use their language and cultural understanding to support their community.Khalia StrongMon, 29 Apr