HealthGovt ends pilot programme for Māori and Pacific, sparking outrageThe coalition’s decision to terminate bowel cancer screening has drawn sharp criticism from health advocates and survivors.Mary AfemataFri, 20 Dec
HealthVitamin powder could help children manage emotionsA study looks at the potential benefits of micronutrients for tamariki's mental health, with treatment easier to stomach than traditional medicines.Khalia StrongThu, 12 Dec
Pacific Region • NiueHealth report reveals challenges in Pacific systemsKey findings show resilience despite issues of underfunding, staff shortages, and climate change impacts in the region.Susnation SetaThu, 05 Dec
Health • TongaTongan trainer scoops top gym awardLes Mills Christchurch won big at this year’s Exercise NZ awards. Manager Tevita Siulangapo spoke to PMN Tonga about gym culture and building generational health.Khalia StrongThu, 05 Dec
HealthHealth NZ’s cost-cutting crisis: How it impacts Pacific communitiesWith over 1000 planned job cuts, including Pacific health advisers, workers rally against a system under strain with experts fearing long-term consequences for the public.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 04 Dec
Education'Believe in yourself': Tongan nursing student scoops top honours Uinita Tapa'atoutai has received the Supreme Award at the Ara Insitute of Canterbury's end-of-year Pacific Achievements gala event in Christchurch. Christine RovoiMon, 02 Dec
Health • Tonga Love for science inspires studies abroad From the Island of Ha‘apai in Tonga to Otago University, ‘Ana Lātū Vakasiuola is pursuing her dreams.Susnation SetaFri, 29 Nov
Health • TongaKo ‘ene manako ‘i he lesoni Saienisi na’a ne fakalotoa ia ke hoko atu ‘ene ako ‘i muli.Mei he ki’i motu ko Ha’apai ‘i Tonga ki he ‘Univesiti ‘o Otago, ‘oku hoko atu ai ‘e ‘Ana Latu Vakasiuola ‘a ‘ene feinga ako ke a’u ki he’ene taumu’a.Susnation SetaThu, 28 Nov
Health • Cook IslandsGovt’s needs-based health approach dangerous - experts Dr Tearikivao Maoate and Dr Luke Bradford have highlighted the urgent need to address systemic health inequities.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 28 Nov
HealthPacific health provider considers job cuts due to funding clawbackSouth Seas Healthcare is among providers who have been questioned on their funding distribution during the Covid-19 pandemic, raising concerns about the future of Pacific health services in the community.PMN NewsMon, 25 Nov
