Health‘Don’t wait’: Pacific families urged to act fast on meningococcal warning symptomsPacific people made up almost a quarter of meningococcal cases reported in 2025, with a health expert warning the disease can turn serious within hours. Khalia StrongTue, 18 Aug
HealthPacific providers want mental health support for youth before crisis With almost one in four Pasifika reporting high psychological distress, providers say a new strategy must prioritise culturally grounded care. Khalia StrongMon, 17 Aug
HealthPacific leaders call for cancer care designed by Pasifika as patients urge: ‘Don’t wait’Pasifika are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer later and die from the disease than other New Zealanders as experts say the answer is not just better screening.Andre Fa'aosoFri, 07 Aug
SportsPasifika-led project puts young athletes' mental wellbeing firstFa'ataunau, a new grassroots initiative, supports mental wellbeing from an early age while developing sporting talent.PMN NewsSat, 01 Aug
Health • Aotearoa New ZealandPacific education and research leaders reshape health training to tackle inequitiesFrom Christchurch to Dunedin, tertiary leaders are helping redesign how future health workers are trained and how research is carried out.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 31 Jul
BusinessPoor government records continue to hurt Pasifika, Chief Archivist warns Anahera Morehu says poor record keeping can affect Pacific people's identity, healthcare and access to justice, as a new report finds many agencies falling short of expected standards.Susana GuttenbeilWed, 29 Jul
Pacific RegionPacific families feeling the heat as ongoing war continues to drive fuel and cost pressuresAn academic says the US-Iran conflict is exposing the Pacific’s reliance on imported fuel, with some island nations already taking emergency steps as costs rise.PMN NewsTue, 21 Jul
ElectionConsent starts at home: Pacific health expert says law reform needs family conversationsA Sāmoan sexual health researcher welcomes stronger consent laws, but says real change will come from helping Pacific children learn about respect, boundaries and healthy relationships. Khalia StrongTue, 21 Jul
Pacific RegionPacific at risk as global aid falls to lowest level in a decade - reportSmall Island Developing States are facing steep aid cuts as global development funding drops sharply and a US-led push shifts focus from grants to trade.Christine RovoiThu, 02 Jul
HealthPacific families face extra barriers as disabled Kiwis lose teeth at alarming rates A Pacific dentist says cost, low awareness and workforce shortages are leaving some disabled people in severe pain, as new data reveals worsening oral health inequities.Khalia StrongFri, 26 Jun
