In Pacific communities, resilience is often worn as a badge of honour — a quiet expectation to keep showing up, giving more, and carrying on no matter the cost. But new research, led by Asetoa Sam Pilisi, suggests these expectations can also mask significant experiences of burnout among Pacific adults.

Good vision plays a vital role in how we live, work, and stay connected to the people and places that matter most. Samoan ophthalmologist Tofilau Dr Alistair Papali'i-Curtin shares why eye health deserves greater attention in our Pacific communities—especially during the high-UV summer months in Aotearoa.

Almost two weeks into the new year, we continue to highlight the importance of keeping healthy, both physically and mentally.