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My Perspective: NZ can't afford to make parenting unaffordable

An extra $22 a week helps, but if children cost too much, New Zealand’s future will pay the price, writes Pacific Mornings' guest host Khalia Strong.

Khalia StrongFri, 19 Jun

Health •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Record number of Pacific doctors join NZ health workforce

Fifty-five are among 531 new doctors starting work across Aotearoa this year, bringing vital cultural understanding to patient care.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 18 Jun

Sports

Families urged to act as the government eyes crackdown on 'Run It Straight' challenges

Community mentors are warning that young people are risking serious injury for social media attention while the government considers tougher measures to stop dangerous "Run It Straight" events.

Christine RovoiMon, 15 Jun

Health •

Aotearoa New Zealand

A South Auckland café manager tells how and why they are helping their neighbourhood

Managing a neighbourhood space in Ōtara, Dru Smith, manager of Alexandar Café, speaks about improving local health.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 10 Jun

Politics

Budget pressure felt by Pacific, Māori families as health groups warn of ‘missed opportunity’

Health and community leaders warn the Government is investing too late while communities continue to struggle with housing, healthcare, and food insecurity.

Christine RovoiFri, 29 May

Health

WHO Pacific chief links youth mental health crisis to climate stress and online harms

Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala says Pacific governments must urgently use sports and physical activity to help tackle rising mental health pressures facing young people across the region.

Christine RovoiTue, 26 May

Health

'20 out of 10 bad': Niuean man’s $2050 dental bill highlights cost crisis for Pasifika

A newly costed proposal for publicly funded adult dental care comes as Pacific health leaders warn many families are delaying treatment until pain becomes severe and costs climb.

Khalia StrongMon, 25 May

Politics

Proposed changes to Māori and Pacific diabetes pathway spark equity concerns

A proposed change to access for diabetes medicines is raising concern among advocates who warn Māori and Pacific patients could be diagnosed later, despite wider eligibility overall.

'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 22 May

Local Democracy Reporting

Diabetes wait times fall in Counties Manukau but pressure on public services rise: HealthNZ

Te Whatu Ora says changes to Counties Manukau’s diabetes dietitian service have nearly halved patient wait times, although waitlists are rising again amid staffing turnover.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 19 May

Community

Sisterhood in Service: Pacific leaders take ‘Jammie Army’ across NZ to fight winter cold

Dame Valerie Adams is expanding her Jammies for June campaign to Wellington for the first time as experts warn cold and crowded homes continue to drive preventable illness among Pacific children.

Khalia StrongTue, 12 May

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