Agnes Loheni
Respiratory diseases hit the Pasifika community hardest
Respiratory diseases like asthma, bronchiectasis and childhood pneumonia are New Zealand's third most common cause of death after cancer and heart disease. But Pacific people are the hardest hit, with… Audio
How well do political parties represent NZ's ethnically diverse communities?
The National Party came under fire this year for its lack of diversity after it reshuffled its caucus several times following two leadership changes. But one of its candidates Christopher Luxon, who… Video, Audio
2020 Election Pasifika issues debate
An Election 2020 debate on Pasifika issues, recorded on 29 September at the Pacific Media Network studios in Manukau, Auckland. Audio
Identity, representation, delivery - issues key to General Election Pasifika candidates
A debate on Pasifika issues at the 2020 General Election hosted by Indira Stewart. A co-production between RNZ and the Pacific Media Network
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Election 2020: Tax cuts, Covid-19, inequality feature at Pacific debate
National's candidate in Mangere is defending her party's plan for tax cuts, while the Labour incumbent is defending the government's work for the Pacific community.
The fallout from Covid-19 and… Audio
Covid-19 and inequality dominate Pasifika election issues
Covid-19 and inequality dominate Pasifika election issues. Audio
National Party throws abortion back into spotlight
Anti-abortion groups and some National MPs say the new abortion law is so ill-defined it allows women to end pregnancies right up to birth but the Justice Minister Andrew Little says anyone who… Audio
National MPs respond to latest poll showing drop in support
A large number of National Party MPs could be looking for work after September 19, based on current poll results. If the election was today, the so-called team of 55 could lose about 23 players.
The… Video, Audio
Marist College's Black Lives Matter conflict 'an abuse of teacher power' - Collins
Marist College students are accusing their school of racism after they say staff ripped down Black Lives Matter posters they had put up.
At least one student took her allegations to the board. It met… Video, Audio
NZ MP sees best of humanity during visit to Samoa
To Samoa where the death toll in the measles epidemic has now reached 68. There have been 121 new cases of measles recorded in the past 24 hours. National Party MP Agnes Loheni is New Zealand's first… Audio
The End of Life Choice Debate: in pictures
The third reading debate of the End of Life Choice Bill made for a busy, emotional day at Parliament. For The House Phil Smith caught the action in photos.
The End of Life Choice Debate: in pictures
The third reading debate of the End of Life Choice Bill made for a busy, emotional day at Parliament. For The House Phil Smith caught the action in photos.
AudioFashion label raises money for cyclone-hit Fiji
Fashionistas have come together to help Fiji through a fashion show to support victims of Cyclone Winston. Audio