HealthWhānau Ora shake-up: What’s at stake for Pacific communities?As The Cause Collective prepares to take over, concerns remain over workforce transitions and the future of Pacific-led solutions.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 11 Mar
Business • NiueBreaking barriers: Aviator unveils plan to elevate Pacific representationNiuean-Māori CEO Josh Godsmark Payne leads JNP Aviation with a vision to create opportunities for Pasifika in an industry he once felt was out of reach.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 07 Mar
EducationNCEA reforms under fire: Principals warn of Māori-Pacific student disadvantageMost students from disadvantaged schools are failing the new NCEA literacy and numeracy tests, as educators blame the format, not student ability, calling for urgent change.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 04 Mar
PoliticsTongan advocates condemn Treaty Principles BillTongan community leaders say the Bill threatens Māori sovereignty and repeats colonial injustices seen across the Pacific.Khalia StrongThu, 27 Feb
Education • Aotearoa New ZealandBreaking the cycle: Teachers urged to confront bias in classroomsEducator and researcher Anton Blank has developed a resource to address unconscious bias in the classroom.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 27 Feb
Language & Culture Breaking language barriers: Te Matatini goes multilingualTe Matatini offers live English and Pacific language translations, allowing more communities to connect with the power of kapa haka.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 26 Feb
HealthHealthcare a ‘lolly scramble’ Professor Sir Collin Tukuitonga calls for healthcare reform and advocacy for Māori and Pasifika communities who face systemic health inequities. Sariah MagaoaWed, 26 Feb
Politics • SāmoaFormer Sāmoan judge appointed to Waitangi Tribunal amid criticism over minister's lineupProfessor Tafaoimalo Tologata Leilani Tuala-Warren is among eight new members appointed to the Waitangi Tribunal.Christine RovoiFri, 21 Feb
Health • Aotearoa New ZealandMilestone for Māori and Pacific suicide prevention as research gains global recognitionLe Va’s analysis highlights the significant role of LifeKeepers in reducing suicide risk and advancing indigenous mental health. Following its success, Le Va will launch a Pasifika version of the programme.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 20 Feb
Pacific Region • Cook Islands • Aotearoa New Zealand • China‘People feel blindsided’: Te Pāti Māori co-leader backs Cook Islands protestPrime Minister Mark Brown defends a China pact, but protesters - including Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer - say it risks key interests and lacks transparency.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 19 Feb