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'Not just the athlete': Calls grow for better support for Pacific players in elite sport

An academic and former rugby stars say current systems overlook the cultural and family pressures many Pasifika athletes carry.

Tuilagi William Leolahi, Pacific HuddleWed, 25 Mar

Sports •

Cook Islands •

Sāmoa •

Tonga

Julian Savea back, Joel Lam debuts, Augustine Pulu suspended: Moana Pasifika face big week

Moana Pasifika will host the Crusaders in round six of Super Rugby Pacific as Pulu faces a three-week suspension following last weekend’s high tackle.

PMN NewsWed, 18 Mar

Law & Order

‘Don’t suffer in silence’: Pacific families see spike in violent crime

Pacific communities have experienced a 42 per cent rise in victims, prompting leaders to emphasise culturally grounded services and family support.

Khalia StrongMon, 02 Mar

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

Community

Study shows alarming burnout rates among NZ-born Pasifika

With ongoing demands from work, family, and community expectations, the research calls for urgent action from employers and policymakers.

Khalia StrongTue, 02 Dec

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