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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

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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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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

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