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From Parliament to PhD: A global journey to Pacific scholarship
A journey that began in Canada's political corridors led doctoral candidate Rodn...
Giovanni Torre 31 Jul 2026
Conservative government's moves to make English a New Zealand official language causing stir among Māori MPs
The introduction of an English language bill in the New Zealand parliament spark...
Andrew Mathieson 31 Jul 2026
Dolphins veteran Nikorima on track for Kiwis recall at World Cup
Dolphins playmaker Kodi Nikorima has been backed to make a New Zealand return at...
Joel Gould (AAP) 27 Jul 2026
'Pacific futures are New Zealand's futures', experts argue in new book
Pacific peoples are not a "special interest" demographic but central to Aotearoa...
Giovanni Torre 23 Jul 2026
PNG, New Zealand sign defence co-operation agreement
New Zealand and Papua New Guinea have signed a defence co-operation agreement, a...
Lucy Craymer (AAP) 23 Jul 2026
Tsunami alert lifted after earthquake shakes NZ

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake has struck ‌near the town of Te Anau in New Zealand's lower South Island, ‌shaking buildings and prompting authorities to briefly issue a tsunami warning.

Australia backs Aotearoa getting aboard Pacific peace train

The foreign minister has welcomed plans by Aotearoa / New Zealand to join a defence alliance between Australia and Fiji. The Ocean of Peace Alliance was signed on Monday by Australian Prime Minister A...

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Andrew Brown (AAP) Jul 10, 2026
Kiwis 'crying out' for second NRL team: Marshall

In making a case for the NRL's 20th team to be born in New Zealand, Benji Marshall looks at the bigger picture. As broadcast partners indicate they're ravenous for more NRL expansion - and soon - Mars...

Scholar centres I-Kiribati knowledge, women and cultural resilience

As Kiribati Language Week is celebrated across Aotearoa / New Zealand this week, University of Auckland doctoral candidate Roi Burnett hopes people will look beyond familiar narratives about rising se...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jul 6, 2026
Aotearoa's biggest council returns traditional Māori names for public parks

Auckland Council has restored the traditional Indigenous names for five of its regional parks. The move forms a part of a new narrative the council, who on its website features the Māori Te Kauni...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jun 30, 2026
Global evidence shows cervical cancer can be eliminated in the Pacific region

Pacific leaders, clinicians and researchers say cervical cancer elimination is within reach, as global evidence shows the disease can be virtually eradicated within a generation.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 25, 2026
Pacific leadership drives health solutions at Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa

A wintry, rain-soaked day in Auckland set the scene for a powerful gathering of Pacific leaders, researchers and communities at the Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa Research Symposium 2026.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 25, 2026
Pacific leaders to gather in Auckland for major research symposium

The collective strength of the Pacific will gather at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, as Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa, Centre for Pacific and Global Health prepares to host its 2026 Research Sym...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 23, 2026
Niue advances national research ethics framework through consultation

Niue is taking a major step toward strengthening research governance as it looks to develop the country's first research ethics framework. Key points: Moves to establish the Niue National Research Et...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 18, 2026
Pacific-led research targets diabetes in pregnancy with $1.2 million boost

A major new Health Research Council grant will support Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, to lead a transformative Pacific-led study focused on improving care for Pasifika women with diabete...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 12, 2026
Jesse Tawhiao-Wardlaw on 'meaningful acknowledgment of my Māori culture and identity' ahead of ninth AFLW season

Saints sharp-shooter Jesse Tawhiao-Wardlaw is looking forward to being "truly who I am out on the field" this AFLW season after further embracing her Māori heritage by using her birth name.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross May 27, 2026
'Tough to accept': Warriors gun's NRL career looks over

Warriors club legend Roger Tuivasa-Sheck looks to have played his last NRL game after confirming he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in round 12.

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Jasper Bruce May 26, 2026
Mātātā Initiative backs next generation of Māori and Pasifika engineers

Key points:- The Mātātā Initiative will provide up to $350,000 annually from 2027 to 2029 to support Māori and Pasifika rangatahi pursuing four-year engineering and technology degr...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler May 25, 2026
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