Local Democracy ReportingElection year creates headaches for NZ schools - principalBruce Kearney says schools are navigating changes to curriculum and attendance, while education is a hot topic in the lead-up to the 7 Nov general election.David Hill, LDR ReporterWed, 28 Jan
Education • SāmoaExam results prompt review of Sāmoa's education systemFalling pass rates have triggered a government review, as teachers highlight weak foundations, staff shortages, and changing student behaviour.Renate RiversTue, 27 Jan
Pacific Region • Nauru • Papua New Guinea • Tuvalu • KiribatiPacific urged to tackle homelessness as region hosts most stateless people, report revealsMore 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
Community‘Heart of our family’: Pacific leader Vui Elena Fa’amoe-Timoteo dies after decades of serviceThe founding member of the Pacific Leadership Forum was a tireless advocate for education, health, and community.Khalia StrongTue, 13 Jan
PoliticsHousing, scholarships, language revival mark 2025 for Shane RetiThe Minister for Pacific Peoples reflects on a year of life-changing outcomes for Pasifika communities, while outlining MPP’s future and regional priorities.Khalia StrongTue, 16 Dec
EducationNew Pacific toolkit brings ancestral knowledge into Aotearoa classroomsPacific educators say the resource fills a gap in early learning by helping tamariki explore wellbeing through cultures, values, and ancestral knowledge.Renate RiversFri, 28 Nov
EnvironmentCOP30 leaves Pacific nations facing a future they cannot surviveGlobal climate talks in Brazil ended without any commitment to phase out fossil fuels and with critical adaptation finance delayed to 2035.Christine RovoiTue, 25 Nov
Education • NiueAuckland fono weaves knowledge for future Niue generationsThe Niue Knowledge Fono will open on Friday in Auckland, uniting community leaders, researchers, and policymakers to strengthen Vagahau Niue. Khalia StrongThu, 06 Nov
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: Why charter schools breaking the mould deserve a chanceNot every child fits the traditional system, so new charter schools for neurodivergent and Pasifika students prove education should adapt, not exclude.William TeriteFri, 31 Oct
EducationPacific teachers call for respect as nationwide strike hits schoolsThe educators say their roles extend beyond teaching, emotional support, planning, and cultural connections.Khalia StrongThu, 23 Oct
