Language & CultureAuckland’s Matariki Festival celebrates water and Māori culture in a time of reflectionMatariki ki te Wai 2025 invites communities to honour their ancestors and highlight the interconnectedness of life, water, and identity.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 19 Jun
NewsGovernment’s crime stance conflicts with housing cuts - expertDr Chang Yu warns that tackling crime without investing in public housing, overlooks the root causes that lead youth into the justice system.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 19 Jun
News • Aotearoa New Zealand54 years on, Polynesian Panthers still roarFoundational members reflect on their journey from 1970s resistance to educating a new generation about systemic racism.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 16 Jun
HealthNew Pacific campaign aims to reduce breast cancer mortality through early screeningVaine Toa addresses the alarming disparity in breast cancer rates among Pacific women in New Zealand.PMN Wed, 04 Jun
ArtsOde to Ōtara: Young musicians strike a chord for changeSistema Aotearoa’s young musicians move a minister, fuelling hopes of lasting investment in South Auckland.Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterWed, 28 May
Health • Aotearoa New ZealandBBM flips the script on Pacific and Māori media portrayals, study findsNew data reveals that Brown Buttabean Motivation challenges stereotypes and reshapes mainstream narratives about Pacific and Māori communities.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 28 May
Health • Aotearoa New ZealandHighlighting the hidden heroes: Researcher amplifies the voices of Pacific caregiversIsitokia Paasi’s project aims to tell the vital stories and strength of communal support, including the challenges faced in an under-resourced health system.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 19 May
Environment • Aotearoa New Zealand • VanuatuWill our kids survive the heat? Report paints grim picture if global warming left uncheckedSave The Children says 58 million children could avoid extreme climate disasters if global warming is capped at 1.5 degrees.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 14 May
OpinionWill’s Word: Are more Kiwis choosing part-time work or is that all that’s left?On paper the numbers look fine, but Māori and Pacific workers are being left behind and that’s not something to quietly celebrate.William TeriteThu, 08 May
PoliticsPay equity rollback hits Pacific women - PSAThe Public Service Association has criticised the Government’s overnight law change.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 07 May