Pacific Region • Cook Islands'Imagine what we can do with more': How a Cook Islands team climbed to global goldThe Cook Islands Robotics team has won big at the Global Challenge in Greece.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 03 Oct
Language & Culture • LanguagesCultural heritage the driving force behind First Nations BasketballA unique tournament is giving young Pacific basketballers the chance to not only connect with their culture but also explore international sporting opportunities. Susnation SetaWed, 02 Oct
PoliticsTougher sentencing not expected to work for youth offendersGiven 97 per cent of young offenders have faced a trauma of some kind, the Chief Children’s Commissioner says punishment alone won’t solve NZ's youth crime crisis.'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 27 Sep
HealthGovt warns against the sale and possession of 'nangs'Urgent action is being taken to stop nitrous oxide from being sold recreationally after new advice from the experts.Sayeemulla ShariffMon, 23 Sep
PoliticsTougher sentences coming for criminals, PM warnsThe government vows to 'harass' gangs as its 'patches ban' sparks fresh debate.'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 23 Sep
EducationYoung Pacific poets set to make their voices heard The students will compete in the WORD-The Front Line Grand Slam Championships in Auckland this weekend.Sayeemulla ShariffThu, 19 Sep
Arts • SāmoaPacific artist's work in Paralympics exhibitThree paintings of Sāmoan-Kiwi artist Ululau Ama were on display at the Art Para, Shine Together show in Paris.Christine RovoiMon, 09 Sep
EducationCharacter school process is 'near-impossible' - principalFalefatu Enari, of the Pacific Advance Secondary School, is arguing for charter schools, saying character schools aren't much of a substitute if they are near-impossible to ascertain.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 04 Sep
Education‘We need more Pacific academics’ Two Pacific researchers who have recently delved into youth wellbeing say there needs to be more scholars like themselves. Sariah MagaoaMon, 19 Aug
Society'A tsunami of homeless’: Too early to celebrate emergency housing decline - TrustMonte Cecilia Housing Trust's CE says a decrease in emergency accommodation is good but that the 32 per cent drop could be from unsustainable and rushed cost-cutting measures.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 12 Aug
