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Otago Polyfest marks 30 years of performances and cultural events
Thousands of young people have been performing in Dunedin for Otago Polyfest which marks 30 years of celebrating Pacific and Māori culture. Audio
Pay parity an electoral issue among South Island Pasifika
A Pacific leader in New Zealand's South Island wants the future government to prioritise bridging the Pacific pay-gap. Audio
Samoan climate activist welcomes UN's recognition of children's rights
A young Samoan climate activist says the UN's new guidance on children's rights to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment is "the first step to global change".
How NZ's political parties aim to woo Pacific voters in election
New Zealand's political parties are pitching their policies to Pasifika voters as the 2023 election looms. Audio
'Fully-fledged' embassy in Samoa will offer Paris greater clout – diplomat
A French diplomat says having an embassy in Samoa will enable France to play a more central role on issues that arise in the Pacific. Audio
Macron to ditch Noumea Accord and introduce new statute for New Caledonia
France will forge ahead with processing a new statute for New Caledonia, replacing the 1998 Noumea Accord. Audio
Vanuatu traditional leaders call for Macron to address islands dispute
Vanuatu chiefs have called on its government to ask the French President to acknowledge that the Matthew and Hunter islands belong to them and not to New Caledonia.
The digital sanctuary for men to help break the cycle of domestic violence
The founders of global anti-domestic violence movement She Is Not Your Rehab have released a free mental health tool called innerBoy. Video
Macron in New Caledonia to bolster France's Indo-Pacific strategy
France has deployed Rafale Jet fighters during a military ceremony in New Caledonia, marking President Emmanuel Macron's first official day in the Pacific. Audio
'Grassroots action' could address climate change in Micronesia
A new report has found practical solutions to address climate change in the Federated States of Micronesia.
Dentist wants action to reverse high levels of child tooth decay
A paediatric dentist in Fiji is dedicating his career to improving dental health outcomes for the South Pacific.
Kiribati 'cooking something with China' - former president
Former Kiribati president Anote Tong suspects a major agreement is "cooking" between Beijing and Tarawa after the country's decision to quit the Pacific Islands Forum.
Cook Islanders go to the polls on August 1
The Cook Islands general election will take place on August 1.
Fiji controversy over contraception consent
A Fijian women's rights group says men need to be better educated about honouring their wives after a group of men met with the Ministry of Health to discuss women's contraception choices.
Sixteen Pasifika recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours List
Dr Colin Tukuitonga heads the list of Pacific recipients in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for 2022.
Budget doesn't go far enough say Pacific community leaders
The New Zealand Government's budget is delivering more money for Pasifika health and education but leaders of Pacific communities say it doesn't go far enough. Audio
'You can't budget your way out of poverty' - Call for no more 'token gestures'
The New Zealand government is being urged to implement long-term solutions to tackle poverty in Pacific communities.
Study or work to support families, Pasifika students face tough choices
Some Pacific students in New Zealand are having to choose between studying or working to provide for their families. Audio
Search is on for head of NZ's new Pacific Health arm
A new Pacific Health National Director role has been created as part of an overhaul of New Zealand's health system.
Human Rights group slams Fijian police after the arrest of US man
A human rights group has criticised the actions of Fijian police saying officers breached the basic rights of a man they recently arrested.
Water and sanitation in the Pacific continue to be dire
There's concern that addressing water and sanitation challenges in the Pacific has become an afterthought for regional politicians and international leaders.
Stray dogs being shot on Rarotonga
Rarotongan police shoot stray dogs after attacks on people and livestock. Audio
Damning Black Ferns rugby report not a surprise to anyone
Professional female rugby players of Pacific and Māori descent in Aotearoa New Zealand are being treated as an afterthought.
Ex MP wants religious leaders to fight for LGBTQ community and women in Pacific
A former New Zealand MP aims to find the "Desmond Tutu of the Pacific" to help tackle LGBTQ issues for Pasifika.
Medical supplies on the way to Tonga
Moana Pasifika players raise funds for Tongan medical supplies