EducationOnline vault aims to return Pacific research to the communityA free digital platform is breaking down barriers, placing studies on healthcare, policy and cultural teaching into the hands of Pacific communities.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 21 Oct
Pacific Region • Bougainville, Papua New GuineaRace against time: Bougainville classrooms battle El Niño water shortagesIsland schools face an October deadline to secure daily drinking supplies and implement strict safety measures or face complete shutdown.PMN NewsTue, 20 Oct
Politics • NiueNiue govt looks to bring home skills of students studying in AotearoaSinahemana Hekau is using her first ministerial visit to strengthen health services and build links with education, community and humanitarian partners.PMN NewsWed, 14 Oct
Language & Culture • Tuvalu2026 Vaiaso o te ‘Gana Tuvalu: Diaspora keep language and identity alive across AotearoaFrom Oamaru to Hamilton and Auckland, Tuvaluan communities are using songs, dance, learning and cultural gatherings to pass their language and traditions to the next generation.PMN NewsSat, 03 Oct
ElectionPacific students want help beyond a growing loan bill in New ZealandA student leader says Labour's debt write-off could help after graduation but cost of living is making it harder for Pasifika to get there in the first place.Thomas Tarurongo WynneMon, 28 Sep
ElectionNZ's Pacific voters put political parties on the spot in Māngere forumHousing, jobs, and the cost of living dominate a South Auckland election gathering as candidates face questions from the community.Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 25 Sep
OpinionIs Pacific Ancestral Intelligence the speed bump needed for AI?Ka mua ka muri: looking back to go forward. Do Pacific people have the tools to slow down an advancing AI?Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 25 Sep
Pacific RegionPacific students making gains but reading and critical thinking lag - PILNA report statesMore than 41,000 students took part in the regional assessment, which also points to bullying, teacher stress and a lack of Pacific-language learning resources.Khalia StrongTue, 22 Sep
Pacific Region • Cook Islands • Aotearoa New Zealand‘We’re so blessed’: Penrhyn community welcomes NZDF crewsOver 50 personnel from the NZDF is working alongside locals on school, health, water and maritime projects on the remote Cook Islands atoll.Thomas Tarurongo WynneMon, 21 Sep
Environment‘If you’re not at the table, you are on the menu’: Pacific youth demand climate voiceMore than 80 rangatahi are helping shape a statement that will be taken through the Pacific before reaching the global climate summit in Türkiye later this year.PMN NewsMon, 21 Sep
