Education • Tonga • Aotearoa New ZealandBeyond the checkbox: Researcher champions Māori and Pacific data collection sovereigntyDr Wahineata Smith, inspired by her Tongan-Māori children, is rethinking how data collection captures multi-ethnic experiences.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 21 Jan
Local Democracy ReportingŌtara clinic launches 24/7 urgent care to ease pressure on Middlemore hospitalLongstanding 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
Opinion • SāmoaHeaven is real, Hell isn’t: My spiritual journey through ego, love and seeking out peaceA breakup, a hospital scare, financial strain, and old wounds forced PMN journalist Vaimaila Leatinu’u to confront ego, fear, and the beliefs he was raised with.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 11 Dec
Language & Culture • Aotearoa New ZealandGo-ahead granted for long-awaited Fale Malae in WellingtonProject leaders say the consent recognises Aotearoa’s Pacific identity, moving the long-held vision of a national Fale Malae closer to reality.PMN NewsFri, 28 Nov
OpinionWill’s Word: Te Pāti Māori needs fresh leadership and Maipi-Clarke just proved whyAfter months of infighting, Maipi-Clarke’s clarity, humility and distance from the drama offer the party a real chance to reset.William TeriteFri, 21 Nov
Pacific Region • Hawai'i • Aotearoa New ZealandAnchored in history: Hōkūleʻa returns to Auckland after 40yrsHōkūleʻa and her sister canoe are welcomed to Auckland by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, celebrating decades of Polynesian voyaging and cultural revival.Khalia StrongTue, 18 Nov
Politics • Aotearoa New ZealandAdvocates warn that selective redress risks repeating state harmHuman Rights Commissioner Julia Whaipooti says proposals to scrutinise survivors with serious convictions undermine calls for open redress.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 14 Nov
Local Democracy ReportingPapatoetoe playground gets major faceliftThe new public spaces mark a significant milestone in a multi-year regeneration by Auckland Council.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 13 Nov
Local Democracy ReportingŌtara youth lead digital solutions to school uniforms and itemsLocal rangatahi have launched a community-driven website making second-hand school uniforms and supplies easier and more affordable for families.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 13 Nov
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: Could Te Pāti Māori's impending collapse lead to transformation?Infighting, ejections, and a divided caucus have rocked Te Pāti Māori. Yet out of political chaos, history shows, new Māori movements often rise.William TeriteThu, 13 Nov
