CommunityTaonga shows the joy and gaps in Down syndrome supportThe social media star is breaking stereotypes around Down syndrome, as his family fights for better support and recognition for all children.Khalia StrongMon, 23 Mar
Local Democracy ReportingChurch networks in Auckland mobilise to lift Pacific healthPacific communities are being mobilised to lift vaccination and screening rates, as officials turn to trusted local leaders.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 17 Mar
HealthPacific voices lead new push to tackle health gaps in New ZealandA new open-access textbook aims to bring Pacific knowledge and lived experience to the centre of health education in Aotearoa.Khalia StrongFri, 13 Mar
HealthPacific women to benefit from $5m programme to fight cervical cancerA new Pacific-led initiative will improve vaccination, screening and treatment, aiming to stop cervical cancer from taking the lives of women across the region.Khalia StrongMon, 09 Mar
HealthNew generation of Pacific midwives strengthens capital maternity careFrom just one to eight, the growing Pacific midwifery workforce gives mothers in Wellington and the Hutt Valley culturally aligned care and greater choice.Khalia StrongFri, 06 Mar
HealthLosing her vision at 29, woman found a crisis Pacific communities can’t afford to ignoreAfter losing her sight almost overnight, 36-year-old former athlete Esmeralda Lo Tam has turned her pain into purpose.Khalia StrongTue, 24 Feb
Health • FijiFiji fast-tracks needle programme as new study shows HIV cases surging at record paceWith 1583 new cases in 2024 and infections still climbing, Fiji is rolling out harm reduction measures as experts warn the wider Pacific cannot afford to delay.Christine RovoiTue, 17 Feb
Health‘Differently ordered brains’: ADHD changes bring hope and hurdles for Pacific familiesNew rules will allow GPs and nurses to diagnose and treat ADHD, but stigma, cost, and system pressures could still limit access.Khalia StrongFri, 30 Jan
Health • Fiji • SāmoaPacific women scholars call for ‘radical’ shift in global health systemsThe researchers say colonial power structures continue to shape global health systems, undermining Pacific leadership.Khalia StrongTue, 27 Jan
Community • Rotuma, Fiji • Aotearoa New ZealandPacific leader Lisa Tai appointed CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities NZOf Rotuman and Chinese heritage, she brings extensive leadership experience across health, community services, and governance at a time of growing demand for family support, the charity says.Christine RovoiSun, 25 Jan
