HealthPacific DNA research could change how diabetes and obesity are medicatedOngoing genetic research could make diabetes and obesity treatments more effective for communities long left out of global health data.Khalia StrongFri, 30 Jan
CommunityRising prices impact families as milk, bread and energy costs soarFood, electricity, and gas are becoming harder to afford for Pacific households across Aotearoa.Khalia StrongFri, 16 Jan
Health‘I knew something was wrong’: Pacific children miss out on early hearing supportResearchers say early detection, parental involvement, and culturally safe services are important to improving outcomes for Pacific families facing barriers to screening and referrals.Khalia StrongThu, 18 Dec
Health • Sāmoa • Cook IslandsThe phone call that changed everything: Social worker’s new life after kidney transplantAfter nearly a decade on dialysis, Faálaeo Feliuai received a life-saving kidney transplant that has given her energy, independence, and a new lease on life.Khalia StrongThu, 18 Dec
EducationUnwanted sexual experiences ‘a public health crisis’ for Pacific youth, researcher saysOne in six Pacific students say they’ve had unwanted sexual experiences, and one in 10 aren’t even sure.Khalia StrongFri, 12 Dec
Health • Sāmoa • New CaledoniaSāmoan researcher blends traditional knowledge and science to fight diabetesAmy Maslen Miller is combining traditional Sāmoan knowledge with modern science to offer a more balanced, culturally grounded path to diabetes prevention.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 10 Dec
CommunityStudy shows alarming burnout rates among NZ-born PasifikaWith ongoing demands from work, family, and community expectations, the research calls for urgent action from employers and policymakers.Khalia StrongTue, 02 Dec
EducationCultural Home: Otago psychology lab gives Pacific students a new sense of belongingAt Otago University, the Galuola NIU-Psychology unit transforms the academic landscape by combining indigenous knowledge with psychological science.Khalia StrongFri, 28 Nov
Pacific Region • Hawai'i • Aotearoa New ZealandAnchored in history: Hōkūleʻa returns to Auckland after 40yrsHōkūleʻa and her sister canoe are welcomed to Auckland by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, celebrating decades of Polynesian voyaging and cultural revival.Khalia StrongTue, 18 Nov
Health • Aotearoa New ZealandPacific and Māori youth bearing the cost of NZ’s ongoing vaping crisisHealth experts say the rise of vaping has slowed the nation’s progress towards a smoke-free generation, calling for stronger protections for young people.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 06 Nov
