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Education •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Charter school results spark debate over equity, funding and Māori, Pacific education

New charter school reports show mixed results for attendance and achievement as critics argue that changes and double standards continue to impact mainstream schooling.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 11 Jun

Community •

Cook Islands

‘When I see something that needs to be done, I just go and do it’ - Ching

From teaching Pacific languages in schools to helping the homeless, Reverend Tapita Taia Ching’s quiet work has earned her a King’s Service Medal.

Renate RiversSun, 07 Jun

Technology •

Aotearoa New Zealand

'AI still needs us’: Pacific tech leader pushes urgent digital skills for the youth

A Pacific P-TECH facilitator says young people need stronger digital and AI skills to keep up with fast-changing tech and warns Pacific learners risk being left behind without proper support.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 04 Jun

Community •

Tonga •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Fane Ketu’u: A 40-year mission to keep the Tongan language alive earns national honour

The Auckland educator says receiving a Member of the NZ Order of Merit is a shared achievement after teaching Lea Faka-Tonga and inspiring students through language, culture and performance.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 04 Jun

Community •

Niue

‘Don’t forget language’: 79-year-old Niuean educator honoured for her lifelong service

Tina O’Halloran still hears the voices of her elders telling her to “teach the children”. Now, after six decades of doing exactly that, the Vagahau Niue champion has been awarded a King's Honour.

Susana GuttenbeilWed, 03 Jun

Language & Culture •

Sāmoa

Gagana Sāmoa puts faith, family, future generations at the centre of revival

Sāmoan Language Week is underway in Aotearoa with new data and community-led initiatives showing Gagana Sāmoa is beyond celebration.

PMN NewsSun, 31 May

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

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