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The former Tongan flight attendant breaking a 33-year nursing barrier

After 15 years in the skies, Sione ‘Ulufonua swapped the aircraft aisle for the emergency ward and he is now calling for more Pacific men to join a profession that only opened to them in Tonga in 1993.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 07 May

Community

Southside’s leading lady: Ama Mosese’s bravest defining act yet

After a private year-long battle with breast cancer, the tour guide and comedian is returning to the stage with a message for Pasifika women.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 30 Apr

Pacific Region

Pacific drug routes expose children to growing organised crime threat - NGO

ChildFund warns rising drug trafficking through the region is putting pressure on remote island communities and increasing risks for Pasifika youth.

Christine RovoiTue, 28 Apr

Health •

Tonga

Dengue Fever returns to Tonga with outbreak declared, ministry says

Cases rising across Tongatapu, Ha‘apai and ‘Eua, with young people most affected as health officials urge calm and action.

PMN NewsTue, 21 Apr

Health

‘Your voice matters’: Pacific families push back against cultural barriers in healthcare

A mother’s fight to save her newborn daughter is shining a light on a wider issue: Pasifka feeling unheard, unseen, and undeserved in New Zealand’s health system.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 02 Apr

Community

Measles and dengue warnings for New Zealanders travelling this school holidays

Health authorities are urging Kiwis to protect themselves before heading overseas, after a rise in cases of measles and dengue among returning travellers.

PMN NewsMon, 30 Mar

Community

Taonga shows the joy and gaps in Down syndrome support

The 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 Reporting

Church networks in Auckland mobilise to lift Pacific health

Pacific communities are being mobilised to lift vaccination and screening rates, as officials turn to trusted local leaders.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 17 Mar

Health

Pacific voices lead new push to tackle health gaps in New Zealand

A new open-access textbook aims to bring Pacific knowledge and lived experience to the centre of health education in Aotearoa.

Khalia StrongFri, 13 Mar

Health

Pacific women to benefit from $5m programme to fight cervical cancer

A 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

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