Sports • SāmoaSāmoa sensation Seine Stowers powers Pacific to gold with record lifts at the Glasgow GamesThe 18-year-old smashed two Commonwealth Games records to win Sāmoa and the Pacific's first gold medal and continue her family's weightlifting legacy.PMN NewsThu, 30 Jul
ElectionConsent starts at home: Pacific health expert says law reform needs family conversationsA Sāmoan sexual health researcher welcomes stronger consent laws, but says real change will come from helping Pacific children learn about respect, boundaries and healthy relationships. Khalia StrongTue, 21 Jul
Pacific Region • FijiFiji military urged to review pregnancy rules for peacekeepersA UN gender report has found women in Fiji's army who become pregnant before or during deployments are removed from missions.Christine RovoiThu, 09 Jul
ArtsPorirua exhibit brings voices of Pasifika’s ‘sheroes’ into the light‘Marama Malama: Te Manavā Moana Women’ honours legends of P.A.C.I.F.I.C.A Inc's Whitireia Branch through the lens of Nu’ugalo Jacinta Mauga.Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 22 Jun
PoliticsThe Pacific money dilemma: Survive today or save for tomorrow?Pacific households are weighing two election promises: higher KiwiSaver contributions under National, or tax relief under the Greens.Khalia StrongMon, 22 Jun
OpinionMy Perspective: NZ can't afford to make parenting unaffordableAn 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
Community‘Don’t give up on home ownership’: Pacific adviser urges families to think long-termMany young Pacific people are struggling to think beyond weekly bills and rising costs but Pacific financial adviser Elle Wuthrich says families should not give up hope of owning a home. Khalia StrongFri, 29 May
Law & OrderStalking now a crime: Pacific families warned not to overlook the ‘warning signs’ A family violence advocate says our communities must learn to spot stalking behaviours that have become normalised. Khalia StrongTue, 26 May
BusinessPacific lawyer wins national recognition for defending open justiceIsabella Ieremia says Pacific representation matters in law and journalism during a time of shifting regulation in Aotearoa.Khalia StrongThu, 14 May
Education • Cook Islands • Sāmoa‘You can absolutely do it’: Cook Islands pilot on path to aviation historyAt 23, Isabel Drollett Macdonald takes historic step towards becoming Air Rarotonga’s first female pilot.Renate RiversFri, 08 May
