SportsFamilies urged to act as the government eyes crackdown on 'Run It Straight' challengesCommunity 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
CommunityOnline child abuse reports linked to NZ rise 29 per cent as UN warns bans are not enoughOver 20,000 reports of online child exploitation and abuse were received last year as governments and tech companies told social media platforms must be made safer by design, not just restricted by age.Christine RovoiWed, 03 Jun
Entertainment • Fiji'A click in NZ can have consequences in Fiji': Film exposes serious impact of online abuseAlgorithm of Shame: In the Village, Everybody Knows sounds the alarm on cyberbullying across the region and shows how social media is being used to shame, harm, and destroy lives.Christine RovoiMon, 18 May
OpinionAbolishing the BSA: When institutions go, whose voices count?Scrapping the media watchdog isn't just a policy change, it’s a blow to Pacific voices who fight to be heard, writes Pulotu Tupe Solomon-Tanoa’i.Pulotu Tupe Solomon-Tanoa’iThu, 07 May
EntertainmentTikTok triumph puts Ilai Havea Matangi ‘on a new mission’ to elevate Pacific content creatorsThe Tongan social media sensation says his historic win has shifted more than his career.Atutahi Potaka-DewesSat, 06 Dec
PoliticsSocial media ban for U16s: What it means for Pacific youth as the world moves to actWith Australia’s under-16 social-media ban set to begin next month, the debate on both sides of the Tasman is heating up about how the changes could affect teens' friendships, identity, and connections.Christine RovoiWed, 26 Nov
EntertainmentNZ’s first Trail Ride Line Dancing event to hit South AucklandDancing sensation, Gangsta Boom and Jadee Poppop, are taking a dance craze to Manurewa for a day of movement and motivation.Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 07 Oct
Pacific Region • FijiFiji’s social media crackdown could threaten freedom of expression, critics warnWhile the government reviews international models, experts argue that digital literacy and targeted laws are more effective than imposing blanket bans.Aaisha KhanFri, 19 Sep
HealthSurgeon warns of risks as Pacific patients opt to travel overseas for weight-loss operationLimited public access and high costs are driving some Pasifika to seek surgery abroad. But Dr Grant Beban cautions against poor follow-up care and the hidden dangers involved.Khalia StrongMon, 25 Aug
HealthSāmoan women seek life-changing weight loss surgery in TurkeySarah Bennett and Lemau Timu’s journeys highlight the rise of medical tourism and challenges in Pacific healthcare access.Khalia StrongWed, 13 Aug
