Law & Order • SāmoaFigiel’s trial ends amid testimonies of mental health struggles and alleged confessionAfter testimony from doctors, relatives, and experts, the murder trial has closed its evidence stage, with final submissions due later this month.Renate RiversMon, 15 Sep
SportsFrom the pitch to the podcast: Luron Iosefa’s mission to tackle rugby union’s silent strugglesThe former King's College star and Auckland Blues Under-20 hopeful sheds light on the mental health battles athletes face beyond the spotlight through his new podcast, The Hurtlocker.Aaisha KhanFri, 12 Sep
Law & Order • SāmoaFigiel confessed to ‘something terrible’ before body found, Sāmoa court toldThe final prosecution witness recounts the author’s overnight stay, emotional confession, and the call that led police to discover the body of Dr Caroline Sinavaiana-Gabbard.Renate RiversThu, 11 Sep
Law & Order • SāmoaFinal witness to testify in Sāmoan poet Sia Figiel's murder trial Sāmoa’s Supreme Court resumes the trial of Sia Figiel on Thursday with the prosecution set to introduce its last witness.Renate RiversWed, 10 Sep
Health • Cook IslandsCook Islands diaspora drives mental health initiative for better careDr Sam Manuela and Zarya Poulava are leading an innovative project to translate and adapt mental health screening tools for the Cook Islands.Aaisha KhanWed, 10 Sep
HealthSystemic stereotypes deny vital care to Pacific elders, warns psychiatristDr Etuini Ma'u says Pacific families lack access to government support services because of assumptions that they prefer to look after their own.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 02 Sep
NewsChanging of the guard at Le Va: Denise Kingi-‘Ulu‘ave hands over the reins Mati Dr Elizabeth Mati is the new chief executive of the Pacific-led organisation, succeeding Kingi-‘Ulu‘ave, who moves to a prevention-based role.Khalia StrongTue, 12 Aug
SportsIt's Pacific brotherhood on and off the fieldA group of former Pacific rugby players reunited in Auckland last week for a special charity match.Renate RiversFri, 25 Jul
Health • TongaTongan psychologist to lead Methodist Church safeguarding reformsSonia Pope has been appointed as the first Director of Safeguarding, leading efforts to address past abuse and protect Pacific church members.Joylene Dymond TiumaluThu, 24 Jul
Health • Aotearoa New ZealandQuiet Courage: How a small trust is shifting mindsets in rural NZIn the conservative town of Hastings, Nevertheless Trust offers culturally-rooted mental health programmes that empower identity, resilience, and community healing.Susnation SetaThu, 03 Jul
