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Covid inquiry finds Pacific people had higher death rates in many age groups

The final report into New Zealand’s pandemic response says Pasifika faced some of the country’s highest mortality rates and were slower to be reached during the early vaccine rollout.

'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 10 Mar

Health

New generation of Pacific midwives strengthens capital maternity care

From just one to eight, the growing Pacific midwifery workforce gives mothers in Wellington and the Hutt Valley culturally aligned care and greater choice.

Khalia StrongFri, 06 Mar

Immigration •

Tonga

Immigration reassesses toddler's declined visa request as Children's Commissioner steps in

Two-year-old Jonathan Ta’eiloa remains in hospital as Immigration New Zealand reviews its decision to decline his visa application, prompting scrutiny from the Children’s Commissioner.

'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 18 Feb

Local Democracy Reporting

Ōtara clinic launches 24/7 urgent care to ease pressure on Middlemore hospital

Longstanding gaps in after-hours healthcare access in Ōtara have led to the introduction of overnight urgent care for South Auckland families.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 20 Jan

Health

Wegovy funding a ‘game changer’ but Pacific health leaders warn of equity risks

Pharmac is considering funding the weight-loss drug but Pasifika health experts caution that without careful targeting, Pacific and Māori people risk missing out.

Renate RiversMon, 19 Jan

Health

‘I knew something was wrong’: Pacific children miss out on early hearing support

Researchers say early detection, parental involvement, and culturally safe services are important to improving outcomes for Pacific families facing barriers to screening and referrals.

Khalia StrongThu, 18 Dec

Health •

Sāmoa •

Cook Islands

The phone call that changed everything: Social worker’s new life after kidney transplant

After nearly a decade on dialysis, Faálaeo Feliuai received a life-saving kidney transplant that has given her energy, independence, and a new lease on life.

Khalia StrongThu, 18 Dec

Politics

Without major reforms, Labour’s family scheme won’t help address GP shortages - experts

Sir Collin Tukuitonga says the Family Doctor Loan Scheme will not be enough to fix the GP crisis, adding that stronger workforce and funding issues must be addressed.

'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 01 Dec

Health •

Sāmoa

Sāmoa strengthens border controls as NZ measles cases rise

As New Zealand battles a new wave of measles cases, Sāmoa is taking no chances - reintroducing strict border checks and vaccination rules.

Renate RiversTue, 11 Nov

Pacific Region •

Fiji

WHO pushes for safer, affordable surgeries across the Pacific

The World Health Organization says too many Pacific families still face unsafe, delayed, or unaffordable surgery, urging regional action.

Khalia StrongFri, 24 Oct

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