Mental Health

Arts •

Sāmoa

‘I thought my world had ended’: Artist takes his story from a fall to the NZ arts festival stage

Sāmoan musician and advocate Fonotī Pati Umaga brings his powerful story of disability, faith, and music to two of Aotearoa’s biggest arts festivals.

Khalia StrongThu, 12 Feb

Health

‘Differently ordered brains’: ADHD changes bring hope and hurdles for Pacific families

New rules will allow GPs and nurses to diagnose and treat ADHD, but stigma, cost, and system pressures could still limit access.

Khalia StrongFri, 30 Jan

Pacific Region •

Nauru •

Papua New Guinea •

Tuvalu •

Kiribati

Pacific urged to tackle homelessness as region hosts most stateless people, report reveals

More than half of the world's stateless population lives in Asia-Pacific, which the experts warn leaves children and adults without access to education, healthcare or legal rights.

Christine RovoiWed, 14 Jan

Summer

What a year: Stories that shaped my 2025

From honouring Pacific trailblazers to documenting ocean science and community healing.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 30 Dec

Health

Mental health targets risk hiding Pacific people in crisis, expert

Dr Etuini Ma’u says stats show improvement on paper, but many Pasifika are still missed by the system until they reach breaking point.

'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 18 Dec

Community

Abuse survivor urges Pacific families to break the cycle of violence this Christmas season

Matt Brown, co-founder of She Is Not Your Rehab, shares how his own traumatic childhood has shaped his approach to the holidays and urges men to reflect on their behaviour.

Khalia StrongMon, 08 Dec