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‘Don’t wait’: Pacific families urged to act fast on meningococcal warning symptoms

Pacific 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

Health

Pacific 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

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Cook Islands

A Cook Islands Māori researcher puts culture at heart of new health solutions for Pasifika

From warm lagoon waters to diabetes care in pregnancy, Mary-Ann Rongo Moller is leading studies that combine science with Indigenous knowledge to address Pacific health challenges.

Christine RovoiMon, 03 Aug

Election

Pacific voters asking tougher questions and parties need better answers, experts say

The PMN-Horizon Research Pacific Issues Election Survey suggests Pacific voters are looking beyond campaign promises, with experts saying parties now need to show how their policies will actually work.

Khalia StrongFri, 17 Jul

Health

Pacific health leaders say evidence is clear, action is lagging

A growing Pacific population, low workforce representation, and stark child health inequities are fuelling calls for urgent action.

Khalia StrongFri, 26 Jun

Opinion

My Perspective: NZ can't afford to make parenting unaffordable

An extra $22 a week helps, but if children cost too much, New Zealand’s future will pay the price, writes Pacific Mornings' guest host Khalia Strong.

Khalia StrongFri, 19 Jun

Health

'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

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