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Growing Fijian population in NZ highlights need for language week
The consistent growth of the Fijian population in New Zealand is one reason the organisers have given for why the Fijian language should be celebrated.
Niue marine park to preserve ocean for future generations
Niue has just announced a new marine park in a bid to conserve and protect its marine resources for future generations. Video
Pacific people gearing up to vote in 2017 NZ Election
Pacific people in south Auckland share different priorities when it comes to voting in the 2017 election. Video
Tongan artists want to share traditional knowledge
Two Tongan artists are sharing their knowledge and skills as part of their effort to keep their tradition alive as New Zealanders celebrate Tonga language and culture this week.
China takes more of a lead with climate change efforts in the Pacific
China is taking more of a lead with climate change efforts in the Pacific region.
Tributes flow for Samoan pioneer of the arts
The passing away of Seiuli Tuilagi Allan Alo Vaai is bringing together many people from different walks of life to pay tribute to a life lived to the fullest.
Sonny Natanielu - Celebrating Samoan language, culture and identity
Samoan-born Sonny Natanielu has come a long way from trying to scrub his skin off as a teen, to now celebrating his language, culture and identity. "I was born in... Video
Courtney Sina Meredith, teller of tales about Samoan life
In celebration of Samoan Language Week, writer Courtney Sina Meredith shares her work and love of the culture. Video
Women's Work exhibition challenges stereotypes
A new art exhibition in New Zealand featuring Pacific artists is pushing the boundaries about the notion of women's work in everyday society.
NZ surgeons travel to Samoa on voluntary mission
Patients in Samoa were given life-saving heart surgeries this month by a volunteer medical team from New Zealand.
Drinking kava becoming popular with Tongan women
For Tongan women drinking kava with others is becoming more popular, but does require them to break with tradition. Audio
Rare photos underpin new book on German-era Samoa
A new book containing rare photos from private albums dating back to when many Germans resided in Samoa has been released in Apia.
Rare photos underpin new book on German-era Samoa
A new book containing rare photos from private albums dating back to when many Germans resided in Samoa has been released in Apia.
Workshop highlights kava's economic potential
A Tongan kava supplier in New Zealand says kava's potential was still hugely underdeveloped and more can be done to package the crop creatively for a wide range of consumers and markets.