EntertainmentRotorua band Kotahi Te Rā wins Smokefree Tangata Beats 2025With only one day’s practice before regionals, the five-member band from Rotorua Boys’ High School has earned $11,000 in prizes and praise.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 17 Sep
Language & CulturePolyfest expands to two venues: A new era for Auckland schools cultural celebrationThe move, prompted by the festival's remarkable growth and the need for more space, will allow for dedicated stages for Māori and diversity performances.Torika Tokalau, Local Democracy ReporterTue, 16 Sep
Education • AsiaFully funded internship awaits Pacific youthThe nine-week programme offers hands-on STEM learning and cultural exchange in Thailand.Joylene Dymond TiumaluTue, 16 Sep
NewsPacific life expectancy drop ‘a wake-up call’, says health expertGovernment data confirms life expectancy for Pacific people in Aotearoa is declining, prompting calls for urgent and equity-focused action.Khalia StrongThu, 07 Aug
Language & Culture • Cook IslandsCelebrating Connection and Culture: 2025 Cook Islands Language Week unites NZ communitiesKia Orana! It's Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki 'Airani and the theme is 'Ātui'tui'ia au ki te raurau a tōku matakeinanga - Connect me to the offerings of my people'. PMN NewsSun, 03 Aug
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands bylaw empowers chiefs to block child marriageIn Koleasi, a remote village in Central Guadalcanal, traditional leaders now have the legal backing to stop child marriage and escalate cases of abuse. Khalia StrongWed, 23 Jul
Business • Aotearoa New ZealandFrom state housing to homeowners: The Burke family’s journey through OWN ITTāmaki locals Hare and Joseph Burke transformed their dream of homeownership into reality through the innovative OWN IT co-ownership programme. Andre Fa'aosoSat, 12 Jul
Politics • Aotearoa New ZealandPacific Youth Press Gallery member calls out overlooked protests at ParliamentAJ Muliaga highlights the media’s narrow focus on censorship, calling attention to issues of divisive rhetoric sparking racial tension.Andre Fa'aosoThu, 10 Jul
Business • Aotearoa New ZealandCo-ownership model paves unique path to homeownership for Pacific, Māori familiesWith only 16.8 per cent of Pacific people owning homes in Aotearoa, community-led actions are breaking down financial barriers for aspiring Māori and Pasifika homeowners.Andre Fa'aosoTue, 08 Jul
Law & OrderTeen fights for the rights of children whose parents are in prisonJuliann Purea-Desai urges the Government to recognise children of incarcerated parents in court processes as she advocates for change.Khalia StrongMon, 07 Jul
