Youth

Community •

Niue

King’s honour for Niue matriarch Vai Kumitau who spent decades helping Pacific families

The Dunedin community leader receives a King’s Service Medal for a lifetime of service to Pacific people, language and culture in NZ’s South Island.

Susana GuttenbeilThu, 04 Jun

Community •

Niue

‘Don’t forget language’: 79-year-old Niuean educator honoured for her lifelong service

Tina O’Halloran still hears the voices of her elders telling her to “teach the children”. Now, after six decades of doing exactly that, the Vagahau Niue champion has been awarded a King's Honour.

Susana GuttenbeilWed, 03 Jun

Local Democracy Reporting

'Enough is Enough': New Zealand sports boss warns sideline abuse is driving children away

Matthew Cooper says poor behaviour from parents and supporters at junior games is putting young players off sports altogether and calls for stronger action to protect children.

LDRSun, 31 May

Community

Indigenous rangatahi create a song with the sound of 'Revolution'

Three Māori and Pacific youth artists are turning personal pain into a bold anthem for a generation determined to be heard.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 25 May

Politics

Move-on laws spark debate on issues of homelessness, safety and the Pacific vote

As the Government moves to expand police powers in public places, Pacific communities and advocates warn the policy could deepen housing pressures and reshape political trust ahead of the election.

Khalia StrongTue, 19 May

Education

NCEA Reform: Parent, principal raise concerns over exams and equity

Family and educators say proposed changes to New Zealand’s secondary school qualifications could reshape how Pacific students succeed at school.

Khalia StrongMon, 18 May

Pacific Region •

West Papua

West Papuan church leader warns youth deaths sign of genocide as violence escalates

Jimi Koirewa says the killing of indigenous Papuans by Indonesian security forces points to a pattern of genocide. Jakarta rejects the claim but rights groups say the conflict is worsening.

Johnny Blades, Senior Journalist, RNZ PacificSat, 16 May