Melissa Maykin

As a former pastor, Samoan Andre Afamasaga has reconciled his faith, culture and sexuality. The Alofa Project gives other queer folk and their families the tools to do the same.

Before the Bible reached the Pacific, spirituality was already alive in the land, ocean, and sky.

A new Pasifika mentorship program in Moreton Bay is helping high schoolers stay connected to culture while building confidence in their academic journey. 

As this trend spreads, concerns are growing about the risks of brain injuries and the intense pressure on young men to prove themselves.  

Niue is testing cool roof technology to find out the sun-reflective resin can reduce indoor temperatures, lower carbon emissions, and improve well-being and productivity.

Pacific sovereignty and autonomy is often lost in discussions by outsiders about the region. In a webinar hosted by the Pacific Theological College, academic Dr Tarcisius Kabutaulaka asks: how can Pacific people regain control of the narrative?

Hot, humid environments create ideal conditions for skin issues like candida and tinea. How can you tackle these early? 

ABC Pacific Soul host Melissa Maykin was in Papua New Guinea to cover Pope Francis' historic visit when she by chance happened to meet the man calling for Catholics in the country to be "wantoks of love".

For Pacific people, caring for elders at home is a part of life. But when neurological conditions like dementia develop, aged care can be the only option. How can Pacific families navigate dementia care in Australia and in the islands today?

One in three Pasifika men will die from heart disease, yet it is preventable. On this episode of Pacific Pulse, we chat to Associate Professor of Public Health at the University of Auckland, Sir Collin Tukuitonga, about why quitting cigarettes is a crucial first step in improving heart health.

Coaching American Samoa’s hapless soccer team changed my life - Thomas Rongen reflects as his story hits the big screen in Taika Waititi’s movie Next Goal Wins

Pasifika people are generous people – their commitment to serving and supporting others is central to their identities. But that generosity comes at a cost.

The work of three talented women from Papua New Guinea has been on display at the Paradise Pallette exhibition in Brisbane.

Repurposed medical supplies from Queensland hospitals are improving health services for rural Papua New Guineans, who volunteers say have been left behind by their government.

While bees are proving their worth as an effective side hustle, they’re also helping communities in Solomon Islands in the fight against climate change.

Tonga looks set to become the first Pacific country to experiment with wave technology when work commences on a power wave park later this year.

New Zealanders on recently approved permanent resident visas call for refunds after the government streamlined their path to citizenship, making their visas virtually redundant.

While New Zealanders have welcomed easier, cheaper pathways to gain Australian citizenship, some say they were left in the dark about plans to abolish an expensive visa that will soon be redundant.

Believed to have crashed into the sea off PNG’s Manus Island, the rare interstellar meteor was one of the first ever documented, and it has scientists questioning if it could be artificially made.

From cooking tutorials to family-focused gyms, these Pacific Islanders are trying to curb the disproportionate rates of chronic disease in their communities.