EnvironmentPacific youth lead charge on climate action post-COP30Young Pacific leaders are urging world leaders to listen to their voices and prioritise climate action for their communities, sharing lessons from COP30.Khalia StrongFri, 12 Dec
Sports • Aotearoa New ZealandArdie Savea leads starstudded lineup as New Zealand Rugby honours its bestSavea claimed three top awards after a standout season, while rising talent and Pacific rugby stars were also celebrated at the NZ Rugby Awards.PMN NewsFri, 12 Dec
EducationUnwanted sexual experiences ‘a public health crisis’ for Pacific youth, researcher saysOne in six Pacific students say they’ve had unwanted sexual experiences, and one in 10 aren’t even sure.Khalia StrongFri, 12 Dec
BusinessPacific workers at risk as AI boom widens inequality, UN warnsPacific nations could be left behind in the global AI race, with women and young people most exposed to job losses as wealthier countries surge ahead.Christine RovoiWed, 03 Dec
Sports • Cook IslandsHundreds of paddlers descend on Rarotonga for Vaka Eiva festivalOver 700 competitors from around the world will compete in the Matson Vaka Eiva - the biggest week of paddling on the Cook Islands sporting calendar.Tiana Haxton, RNZ PacificWed, 26 Nov
Tonga Election 2025 • TongaShould 18-year-olds vote? Tonga’s youth push for change amid low voter engagementExperts suggest that facilitating earlier access to the electoral process could improve political interest among the kingdom's younger population.'Alakihihifo Vailala in Nuku'alofaThu, 20 Nov
Law & OrderPacific communities look to Auckland police campus to deliver real change in recruitmentThe first Tāmaki-Makaurau-trained police wing has graduated, but Pacific communities believe the real test is whether the new campus will finally boost Pasifika recruitment.Khalia StrongMon, 17 Nov
Local Democracy ReportingŌtara youth lead digital solutions to school uniforms and itemsLocal rangatahi have launched a community-driven website making second-hand school uniforms and supplies easier and more affordable for families.Mary AfemataThu, 13 Nov
EnvironmentMāori and Pacific voices lead indigenous push for climate action at COP30 in BrazilStanding on the frontlines of the climate crisis, advocates are bringing their ancestral wisdom to the global summit in Belém.Khalia StrongTue, 11 Nov
Health • Aotearoa New ZealandPacific and Māori youth bearing the cost of NZ’s ongoing vaping crisisHealth experts say the rise of vaping has slowed the nation’s progress towards a smoke-free generation, calling for stronger protections for young people.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 06 Nov
