Stories by Eleisha Foon

Hundreds of thousands of medical supplies have arrived in Fiji to support the response against the deadly surge in Covid-19 cases.

Travel is restricted to New Zealand from Fiji this weekend.

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.

A former Fiji health minister says the nation's health system has collapsed under the pressure of the pandemic. Audio

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.

Pasifika children are nearly twice as likely to have tooth decay at age five and are most likely to be hospitalised for dental issues.

The Cooks Islands' pearl industry is suffering a shortage of supply which is threatening its future.

Rarotonga's only anti-domestic violence group, which mainly works with survivors of abuse, have seen an influx of perpetrators coming forward for therapy.

The founders of anti-violence movement She Is Not Your Rehab are giving away their newly released book to prisoners.

For the first time, Christchurch City Council has allocated a specific pot of cash to help improve disabled access around the city.

More girls are breaking their silence following the release of a Christchurch Girls' High survey around sexual harassment and rape.

Ashburton farmers say if the government cares about mental health, it needs to provide more money to help ease pressures of the flood recovery.

New Zealand's anti-terrorism hui has been marked by a mass walkout from members of the Muslim community.

A "moment's carelessness" led to a fatal crash which killed four people near Ashburton this morning, police say.

The Ashburton bridge re-opened to all vehicles today, after being damaged by debris from surging water in the Canterbury floods.

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.

Canterbury District Health Board says it will not start vaccinating most people in group three until more supplies arrive in a couple of months.

Canterbury businessman Dave Gaughan, who was called out for racist remarks against Māori, is quitting his brewing company.

A beer company owner is apologising for racist comments online, amid mounting calls to boycott the beer.

The holy month of Ramadan is coming to a close for millions of Muslims worldwide and is especially significant for those most directly affected by the Christchurch mosque terror attacks.

New data has found a reduction in demand in nationwide housing valuations which could be the first signs of the housing market slowing.

Victoria University, the students association and police will meet with students, who feel unsafe after allegations of sexual assault at a Wellington hall of residence.

A lack of funding is forcing doctors to tell osteoarthritis sufferers to wait on surgery rather than speak with exercise therapists or dieticians.

People living in isolated areas within New Zealand who lack health services are requesting their voices be heard following the health reforms announcement.

The government's plan to shake up the health system has been met with shock, concern and scepticism from some. Audio