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'20 out of 10 bad': Niuean man’s $2050 dental bill highlights cost crisis for Pasifika

A newly costed proposal for publicly funded adult dental care comes as Pacific health leaders warn many families are delaying treatment until pain becomes severe and costs climb.

Khalia StrongMon, 25 May

Politics

Proposed changes to Māori and Pacific diabetes pathway spark equity concerns

A proposed change to access for diabetes medicines is raising concern among advocates who warn Māori and Pacific patients could be diagnosed later, despite wider eligibility overall.

'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 22 May

Local Democracy Reporting

Diabetes wait times fall in Counties Manukau but pressure on public services rise: HealthNZ

Te Whatu Ora says changes to Counties Manukau’s diabetes dietitian service have nearly halved patient wait times, although waitlists are rising again amid staffing turnover.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 19 May

Community

Sisterhood in Service: Pacific leaders take ‘Jammie Army’ across NZ to fight winter cold

Dame Valerie Adams is expanding her Jammies for June campaign to Wellington for the first time as experts warn cold and crowded homes continue to drive preventable illness among Pacific children.

Khalia StrongTue, 12 May

Health •

Niue

From picket lines to new graduates: Pacific nurses lead the way in care and change

While Waitematā nurses strike for safer staffing, a new generation of Pacific nurses steps up, bringing cultural knowledge, community care, and hope to Aotearoa’s healthcare system.

Christine RovoiWed, 08 Apr

Community

Measles and dengue warnings for New Zealanders travelling this school holidays

Health authorities are urging Kiwis to protect themselves before heading overseas, after a rise in cases of measles and dengue among returning travellers.

PMN NewsMon, 30 Mar

Health •

Aotearoa New Zealand

'Cost lives': Principal warns Pacific and Māori students will suffer if nurse cuts go ahead

The principal of Porirua College, Ragne Maxwell, says cutting on-site nurses could harm students’ health, increase pressure on hospitals, and put already vulnerable youth at risk.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 24 Mar

Local Democracy Reporting

Church networks in Auckland mobilise to lift Pacific health

Pacific communities are being mobilised to lift vaccination and screening rates, as officials turn to trusted local leaders.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 17 Mar

Politics

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

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