Pacific Region • Niue“It’s just a word” - Niue’s Premier is now Prime MinisterDespite the public’s support for the title change, Dalton Tagelagi does not understand why there is strong opposition to the remaining two bills'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 11 Sep
HealthFamilies encouraged to have ‘hard talanoa’ around suicide Suicide Prevention Programme Manager in Waitematā Manu Fotu says people need support, not stigma, while new research says addressing wider social issues will help. Khalia StrongWed, 11 Sep
OpinionLuxon dives into the universal vs targeted healthcare debatePacific Mornings' host William Terite asks what is the right balance when it comes to funding healthcare.William TeriteWed, 11 Sep
HealthAvoidable deaths by ethnicity strongest factor in new researchThe data shows differences in the rates of amenable mortality across Aotearoa. But that's not all.Christine RovoiTue, 10 Sep
SocietyFreedom of expression vs protecting communities: Pacific peoples weigh inA report released today found most Pacific peoples have read, seen or heard offensive, discriminatory, or controversial views in the last six months.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 10 Sep
Business'That is criminal': Why Woolworths workers are walking off the job todayThe strike action by close to 10,000 staff follows an overwhelming vote by 96 per cent of union members.Christine RovoiTue, 10 Sep
OpinionTragic ED death points to wider healthcare crisisPacific Mornings' host William Terite says the death of an ED patient in Rotorua Hospital shows staff concerns aren't being heeded. William TeriteTue, 10 Sep
Arts • SāmoaPacific artist's work in Paralympics exhibitThree paintings of Sāmoan-Kiwi artist Ululau Ama were on display at the Art Para, Shine Together show in Paris.Christine RovoiMon, 09 Sep
News • SāmoaNZ’s first Sāmoan restaurant to win big Tala received ‘New Restaurant of the Year Award’ and two hats at the Cuisine Good Food Awards.Sariah MagaoaMon, 09 Sep
HealthPacific, Māori dementia linked to social disadvantage, not ethnicity - reportNew research from the Public Health Communications Centre has revealed high rates of dementia in NZ, and more so for Pacific and Māori.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 09 Sep
