The Special Coverage section of merinews periodically explores  issues of national or international importance from all possible points of view. Like the rest of merinews it is an open section where citizen journalists investigate and report. They can also suggest new topics for special coverage and invite experts in the area to contribute as citizen journalists. The Special Coverage section welcomes contributors to participate on subjects ranging from an analysis of all the strands of an issue to a critique on how others in the media are exploring it. 

Currently merinews Special includes the following issues: