"In the Solomon Islands, child marriage, sometimes involving girls as young as 12, continues to be driven by poverty, custom, and outdated legislation. But in the remote community of Koleasi, Central Guadalcanal, traditional leaders are reclaiming their role in justice and protection through a locally led initiative that blends custom with legal clarity."

Tearfund says it's shameful that trafficking victims are being deported from New Zealand when they should be protected. The non-profit organisation has uncovered new figures which show the extent and nationalities of intercountry adoptions, through an unchecked pathway.

A grassroots climate initiative in Fiji is transforming food security and women’s empowerment in vulnerable communities. The Climate Smart Gardening (CSG) project, in partnership with Tearfund New Zealand, is helping up to 2000 people across Fiji’s west and central divisions.

Research released by Tearfund shows Otago is among the regions around New Zealand most willing to forego chocolate found to be unethically sourced. 58% of respondents from Otago said they would avoid buying chocolate with ties to child labour, and instead seek alternatives with more transparent supply chains.