HealthPacific health needs more than election promises - adviser Pakilau says voters should weigh three priorities when deciding who to support at the 7 November election: wellness, wait time and workforce.Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 09 Oct
Health'Cheap as chips' but Pacific families face big barriers to treating goutArthritis NZ says crowded GP clinics, transport, work and gaps in care make it hard for Pasifika to manage a condition causing lasting joint and kidney damage.Thomas Tarurongo WynneThu, 08 Oct
Health • FijiThey lost their dignity': Lupus pushing Pacific women out of family and community lifeNew research shows Pasifika wāhine have the highest rates of lupus in Aotearoa and warn late diagnosis can lead to serious kidney damage.Thomas Tarurongo WynneWed, 07 Oct
SportsConcussion lawsuits can continue, court rules, as player safety remains under scrutinyOver 500 former rugby players can continue their legal fight over long-term brain injuries while Pacific experts warn the risks of concussion cannot end when players leave the field.Christine RovoiWed, 02 Sep
HealthPacific providers want mental health support for youth before crisis With almost one in four Pasifika reporting high psychological distress, providers say a new strategy must prioritise culturally grounded care. Khalia StrongMon, 17 Aug
HealthPacific gambling harm warning as online gaming set to expand Pasifika are up to four times more likely to experience gambling harm, with concerns the shift to online gambling could put more youth at risk. Khalia StrongMon, 10 Aug
CommunityMove-on powers under fire as Pasifika warn of ‘criminalising poverty’ Legal experts, business leaders and Pacific advocates are questioning whether a proposed law will improve safety or end up targeting rough sleepers. Khalia StrongMon, 15 Jun
Community • Aotearoa New Zealand‘When you are ready’: Safe pathway for survivors of abuse in care to share storyMoeapulu Frances Tagaloa says the focus must be on safety, trust, and culturally appropriate support for those ready to speak.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 29 May
Law & OrderStalking now a crime: Pacific families warned not to overlook the ‘warning signs’ A family violence advocate says our communities must learn to spot stalking behaviours that have become normalised. Khalia StrongTue, 26 May
HealthWHO Pacific chief links youth mental health crisis to climate stress and online harmsDr Saia Ma’u Piukala says Pacific governments must urgently use sports and physical activity to help tackle rising mental health pressures facing young people across the region.Christine RovoiTue, 26 May
