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Calls for tougher gambling laws to protect Pasifika in NZ
There are calls for regional New Zealand to bring in tougher laws to protect Pasifika against gambling harm.
Pacific IT leader fundraising for laptops to close digital divide
Thousands of Pasifika students affected by the Auckland Level-4 Lockdown face a significant barrier to learning from lack of access to digital devices and wi-fi. Audio
Pasifika mass vaccination events launching around New Zealand
The first of a series of Pasifika mass vaccination events begins today, making immunisations against Covid-19 for communities more accessible.
Misinterpretation of conversion therapy ban bill causing confusion
The debate surrounding the conversion therapy ban is heating up, but mis-interpretations from some churches are causing fear within families. Audio
New Pasifika health-line for vaccinations inundated with calls
Hundreds of Pasifika are booking their vaccinations through a new health-line number. Audio
Report details steps to raise equity in tertiary study for Pasifika
Tertiary providers have been issued a 'how-to guide' for breaking down barriers to success for Pacific students, with seven pointers educators will be expected to put into action.
Major boost of medical supplies for Fiji
Hundreds of thousands of medical supplies have arrived in Fiji to support the response against the deadly surge in Covid-19 cases.
Travel restricted from Fiji to NZ
Travel is restricted to New Zealand from Fiji this weekend.
Appeal for help feeding families left without food, baby formula in Fijian crisis
Basic humanitarian needs are going unmet in Fiji say charities trying to provide food for Fijians caught up in the country's health and humanitarian crisis.
Health system under pressure as Covid-19 grips nation
A former Fiji health minister says the nation's health system has collapsed under the pressure of the pandemic. Audio
Pacific community to be included in design of new Christchurch stadium
Pacific voices will be included in the design of a new stadium in Christchurch, New Zealand, on a site which holds signficance to the region's Pasifika community.
Pacific children in NZ worst for dental health
Pasifika children are nearly twice as likely to have tooth decay at age five and are most likely to be hospitalised for dental issues.
Cook Islands' pearl industry in peril
The Cooks Islands' pearl industry is suffering a shortage of supply which is threatening its future.
Increase in Cook Islands men seeking therapy for domestic violence
Rarotonga's only anti-domestic violence group, which mainly works with survivors of abuse, have seen an influx of perpetrators coming forward for therapy.
Anti-violence book giveaway made available for all male prisoners in New Zealand
The founders of anti-violence movement She Is Not Your Rehab are giving away their newly released book to prisoners.
Christchurch gets money for improving disabled access around the city
For the first time, Christchurch City Council has allocated a specific pot of cash to help improve disabled access around the city.
More girls break silence following the release of sexual assault survey
More girls are breaking their silence following the release of a Christchurch Girls' High survey around sexual harassment and rape.
Ashburton flooding: Farmers call for more financial support to ease pressure
Ashburton farmers say if the government cares about mental health, it needs to provide more money to help ease pressures of the flood recovery.
Hui on countering terrorism sees mass walkout over Hezbollah comment
New Zealand's anti-terrorism hui has been marked by a mass walkout from members of the Muslim community.
'Carelessness' led to fatal crash near Ashburton, police say
A "moment's carelessness" led to a fatal crash which killed four people near Ashburton this morning, police say.
Reopened Ashburton Bridge likely to see heavier weekend traffic
The Ashburton bridge re-opened to all vehicles today, after being damaged by debris from surging water in the Canterbury floods.
Charities split $200,000 profit after successful launch of foundation
A new charity in Christchurch is building homes with a purpose - it is aiming to donate the profit from sales to local charities supporting disadvantaged youth.
Covid-19 vaccine: Elderly Cantabrians gutted by delays
Canterbury District Health Board says it will not start vaccinating most people in group three until more supplies arrive in a couple of months.
Eagle Brewing owner quits after racist comments
Canterbury businessman Dave Gaughan, who was called out for racist remarks against Māori, is quitting his brewing company.
'Perhaps I deserve to hurt a lot': brewer apologises for anti-Māori rant
A beer company owner is apologising for racist comments online, amid mounting calls to boycott the beer.