Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsNGOs combat child exploitation, empower young women through education, supportHOPE Trust and Ola Fou in the Solomon Islands tackle human trafficking, empowering vulnerable women and girls at risk of commercial sexual exploitation.Khalia StrongFri, 21 Mar
PoliticsCouncillor opens up about cyberstalking experience, calls for stronger lawsAngela Dalton talks about the impact of cyberstalking on her well-being, urging lawmakers to prioritise legislation to tackle digital harassment and stalking.Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterWed, 12 Mar
Sports • Solomon Islands • American Sāmoa • TongaSolomon Islands deliver stunning 7-0 win over American Sāmoa, keep World Cup dreams aliveJoy Toby is the standout performer for the Solomons, scoring five goals while Gracester Kini adds two more.Christine RovoiTue, 11 Mar
Sports • Tonga • Solomon IslandsPerfect start for TongaThe Tongans narrowly defeat the Solomons Islands 1-0 and keep their hopes alive for a spot in the Under-19 OFC Women's Championships in Tahiti later this year.Christine RovoiMon, 10 Mar
BusinessEmpowering Pacific businesswomen to navigate the challenges and celebrate successPasifika women are making significant strides in business, but expert Afamasaga Jackie Curry warns that many still struggle and need community and political backing. Khalia StrongMon, 10 Mar
NewsInternational Women’s Day: Push for more female representation in governanceWhile women make up 51 per cent of Auckland’s population, they only hold 37 per cent of elected positions.Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterSat, 08 Mar
Pacific Region • FijiIt takes a village to raise a child: UN rings alarm over crisis in the PacificUnder the banner ‘Children are the future of the Blue Continent’, a wellbeing summit in Fiji prioritises child protection systems across the region.Christine RovoiMon, 03 Mar
EducationGround-breaking position significant for Pacific communitiesThe University of Otago has appointed Professor Dianne Sika-Paotonu as its first Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Pacific.Susnation SetaMon, 17 Feb
Pacific Region • Cook IslandsCook Islands beauty pageant leaders to tackle controversy at key meetingA public meeting today will determine the future leadership and direction of the Miss Cook Islands contest.Khalia StrongFri, 14 Feb
Health • TongaTongan medical scientist lauded for pregnancy researchMaternity researcher Professor Tu’uhevaha Kaitu’u-Lino has been awarded a prestigious fellowship for the second time, sharing the science, faith and culture behind this milestone.Khalia StrongThu, 13 Feb