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Rheumatic Fever: ‘It’s not a Māori or Pacific problem, it’s a system problem’, study shows

For young people facing years of treatment, new research is challenging a health system that expects patients to fit around care.

Khalia StrongMon, 28 Sep

Election

NZ's Pacific voters put political parties on the spot in Māngere forum

Housing, jobs, and the cost of living dominate a South Auckland election gathering as candidates face questions from the community.

Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 25 Sep

Opinion

Is Pacific Ancestral Intelligence the speed bump needed for AI?

Ka mua ka muri: looking back to go forward. Do Pacific people have the tools to slow down an advancing AI?

Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 25 Sep

Pacific Region •

Cook Islands •

Aotearoa New Zealand

‘We’re so blessed’: Penrhyn community welcomes NZDF crews

Over 50 personnel from the NZDF is working alongside locals on school, health, water and maritime projects on the remote Cook Islands atoll.

Thomas Tarurongo WynneMon, 21 Sep

Health

Pacific women urged to speak up as cancer knowledge gaps exposed in new study

Research has found major gaps in Pacific women’s knowledge of gynaecological cancers, as a Fijian cancer survivor urges women to trust their bodies and keep asking questions.

Khalia StrongWed, 16 Sep

Pacific Region

Pacific leaders say kava is theirs but the name is already being claimed in the United States

The new Kava Declaration gives the region a united position on protecting the cultural and economic value of kava. However, growers, exporters and experts say the harder fight is still ahead.

Thomas Tarurongo WynneThu, 10 Sep

Politics •

Aotearoa New Zealand

MAPAS review remains behind closed doors as debate over Māori and Pacific doctors grows

David Seymour says its long-awaited report of Auckland’s Māori and Pacific medical pathways is with Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey and it is up to him to release it.

Thomas Tarurongo WynneWed, 09 Sep

Health

‘Our loved ones aren’t contracts’: Pacific families fear losing trusted home carers

Whānau caring for ageing and vulnerable loved ones say changing home-care providers could also mean losing the trusted workers who help keep their elders safe at home.

Renate RiversFri, 04 Sep

Local Democracy Reporting

Demand at Ōtara overnight clinic more than double forecast

Health NZ will not disclose the public cost of keeping Local Doctors Ōtara open around the clock, despite 1417 presentations between 11pm and 8am in July.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataMon, 31 Aug

Pacific Region

Doctor hopes specialist skills can stay in Sāmoa

Dr Martin Vaigafa says visiting specialists can help build the expertise and provide care at home.

Khalia StrongFri, 28 Aug

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