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Environment •

Sāmoa

The Pacific Heat Stress: Experts warn of hotter classrooms and more extreme weather ahead

A Sāmoa study shows rising classroom heat is affecting children as scientists warn a developing El Niño could intensify extreme weather across the Pacific and New Zealand this winter.

Christine RovoiTue, 19 May

Sports •

Sāmoa •

Languages

What elite sport taught Jason Tiatia about saving his language

The former NZ Rugby Sevens player says keeping gagana Sāmoa alive starts with a simple mindset shift, as data shows a language under pressure.

Renate RiversMon, 18 May

Education

NCEA Reform: Parent, principal raise concerns over exams and equity

Family and educators say proposed changes to New Zealand’s secondary school qualifications could reshape how Pacific students succeed at school.

Khalia StrongMon, 18 May

Community •

Aotearoa New Zealand

'Learning from the heart': From personal storm to Pacific education reform

Before charting a course for Pacific education in his groundbreaking book, Leali'ile'e Dr Tufulasi Taleni says he had to first survive a 10-year struggle with depression.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 08 May

Pacific Region •

Tonga

Tongan mother turns to sign language to rebuild life with deaf daughter

As NZ Sign Language marks 20 years, Lupe Punaivaha says learning to sign helped her reconnect with her daughter after meningitis.

Khalia StrongFri, 08 May

Education •

Vanuatu

Vanuatu launches container classroom trial to keep learning going after disasters

A new disaster-resilient classroom built from shipping containers has opened at a school in Vanuatu, giving students a safer and faster way back to learning after cyclones and earthquakes.

Renate RiversWed, 29 Apr

Education

Pacific attendance rises but nearly four in ten students still misssing school regularly - data

New government figures show improvement for Pacific students in Term 1 but attendance is still well below the national average.

'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 28 Apr

Politics

Pacific students further slipping behind despite national attendance improving overall

An Auckland principal says attendance challenges for Pacific learners are complex and deeply rooted, as new data shows they are the only group to decline in the overall school attendance rates.

'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 23 Mar

Politics •

Sāmoa

Delayed back-to-school grant finally reaching Sāmoa districts after election concerns

Millions promised in January are finally reaching families after the government paused the rollout over concerns it could be seen as election bribery.

Renate RiversFri, 06 Mar

Sports •

Papua New Guinea

OFC Pro League teams take football beyond the field in PNG capital

Visiting teams are building deeper ties with local communities and showing how soccer can support learning, inclusion, and hope for young people.

PMN NewsFri, 06 Feb

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