Health‘Our loved ones aren’t contracts’: Pacific families fear losing trusted home carersWhānau caring for ageing and vulnerable loved ones say changing home-care providers could also mean losing the trusted workers who help keep their elders safe at home.Renate RiversFri, 04 Sep
HealthPacific women still face long wait for diagnosis despite new guidelines on endometriosis in NZJournalist Candice Ama spent seven years waiting for answers. New guidelines aim to help wāhine get diagnosed sooner, but experts warn access to treatment remains an equity issue. Khalia StrongWed, 26 Aug
HealthFormer Pacific minister takes frontline role as health commissioning shifts across AotearoaPeseta Sam Lotu-Iiga has joined The Cause Collective as it takes on a bigger role in Pacific health and social services with a new model promising to put more decisions closer to Pasifika families.PMN NewsMon, 24 Aug
HealthFuture generations law must put Pacific health at the centre - advocateFormer Youth MP Tyler Oroanu says any law designed to protect the interests of future generations must be shaped with young Pasifika.Christine RovoiFri, 21 Aug
Health‘Don’t wait’: Pacific families urged to act fast on meningococcal warning symptomsPacific people made up almost a quarter of meningococcal cases reported in 2025, with a health expert warning the disease can turn serious within hours. Khalia StrongTue, 18 Aug
HealthPacific providers want mental health support for youth before crisis With almost one in four Pasifika reporting high psychological distress, providers say a new strategy must prioritise culturally grounded care. Khalia StrongMon, 17 Aug
HealthSāmoan researcher wants genetic heart care to work for familiesAuroiana Etelei says she is on track to becoming NZ’s first Pacific and Sāmoan genetic counsellor but adds she does not want to be the first and only.Khalia StrongFri, 14 Aug
HealthPacific gambling harm warning as online gaming set to expand Pasifika are up to four times more likely to experience gambling harm, with concerns the shift to online gambling could put more youth at risk. Khalia StrongMon, 10 Aug
HealthPacific leaders call for cancer care designed by Pasifika as patients urge: ‘Don’t wait’Pasifika are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer later and die from the disease than other New Zealanders as experts say the answer is not just better screening.Andre Fa'aosoFri, 07 Aug
HealthPacific health leaders gather to shape future as PMA marks 30 yearsFrom artificial intelligence and genomic research to leadership and regional partnerships, this week's conference will celebrate while looking ahead.PMN NewsTue, 04 Aug