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
PoliticsBreaking Barriers: Youth MP wants amplified Pasifika voices in politicsFresh from Parliament, Marques Tominiko says Pacific youth remain invisible and wants more scholarships, role models, and civics education to address this issue.Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterSat, 05 Jul
Health • Aotearoa New ZealandChildren Commissioner wants Māori and Pacific youth in NZ suicide prevention efforts Dr Claire Achmad criticises the Government’s action plan, saying it excludes vital insights from youth in tackling the crisis amid rising suicide rates.Andre Fa'aosoTue, 24 Jun
Politics • Aotearoa New ZealandPacific Youth MP champions climate action, social equityJessica Tupai, winner of the 2024 National Race Unity Speech Awards, aims to highlight the voices of Pasifika communities in Parliament.Andre Fa'aosoTue, 24 Jun
Law & Order • Aotearoa New ZealandThe return of Three Strikes slammed as unjust and ineffectiveA Pacific advocate says a renewed focus on community, not mandatory sentencing, holds the key to breaking cycles of harm and incarceration.Andre Fa'aosoWed, 18 Jun
Education • Aotearoa New Zealand • NiueHonouring Tukuitonga: New era of leadership in Pacific health at the Auckland University Leaders, academics, and family gathered to celebrate the proud Niuean’s appointment as professor and his unwavering commitment to bridging health disparities in Aotearoa.Andre Fa'aosoFri, 06 Jun
Health • Aotearoa New ZealandBudget 2025 fails to meet Pacific healthcare needs, warns expertFiugalu Tevita Funaki, CEO of The Fono, says austerity measures risk leaving vulnerable communities without essential support.Andre Fa'aosoTue, 03 Jun
