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Meet the humble Tongan sailor who won NZ Defence Force's top 2025 awards
Marine technician Joe Mataele deflects praise after being named Sailor of the Year and New Zealand Defence Force Person of the Year.
Fiji police lack understanding of universal human rights - women's rights activist
Women's Crisis Centre coordinator Shamima Ali says authorities had imposed restrictions that significantly limited participation in a march marking the conclusion of the World Human Rights Day.
Kiwi org helping Pacific people living with disabilities
Altus Resource Trust, soon to be known as Altus Pacific Aid, is committed to empowering disabled communities throughout the region.
Watch: Celebrating Tongan ngatu - 'The practice is intergenerational'
Located on Scarborough Terrace in Parnell, Auckland, Studio Carolina Izzo is a hub of art preservation, focusing on the conservation of cultural heritage.
Navigating Pacific mental health with cultural understanding
In New Zealand, many Pacific peoples find themselves disconnected from mainstream mental health services], which often overlook the importance of cultural context.
Pasifika students command the stage with slam poetry
"What about the great things that happen in a South Auckland garage? In 2024, my brothers and I are planning for greatness, in a South Auckland garage," De La Salle College students.
'Culture' hinders Fiji's human trafficking response
The head of the Fiji Council of Social Services says several factors have driven Fiji's human trafficking outcomes, including; a lack of understanding from the government. Audio
Pacific 'increasingly investing in renewable energy' - briefing paper
The Asian Development Bank's policy paper looks at renewable energy investments in Fiji, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, and Tonga.