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New key to help identify disease carrying mosquitos
The publication of a new key could help health officials identify mosquitos carrying Zika and dengue.
Cultural practices could influence sugar intake
Weddings, birthdays and funerals could be helping Pacific people claim the title as the highest consumers of sugary drinks in New Zealand.
Norfolk to talk with Air NZ
The Norfolk Island Regional Council remains positive despite Air New Zealand ending its direct Auckland to Norfolk flights.
NZ public sector seeking Pasifika input
Efforts are being made to get more Pasifika people working in New Zealand's public sector. Audio
NZ under 20 footballers beaten
The New Zealand women's under 20 footballers have been beaten 3-1 by the USA in their second game at the Fifa World Cup in Papua New Guinea.
NZ mental health services called on to adapt
Increasingly Pacific people in New Zealand are trying to negotiate issues like culture, identity and poverty in their struggle with mental illness. Audio
Pacific people steered away from arts careers.
Pacific people are often praised for their artistic ability but feel the pressure to pursue other career paths say arts award recipients in New Zealand. Audio
Culture and spirituality important for Pasifika well-being
An NGO specialising in Pasifika health issues points to culture and spirituality as underpinning the well-being of Pacific people in New Zealand. Audio
Problems at Fiji's Nausori forces changes to Fiji Airways NZ flights
Fiji Airways is citing further problems at Nausori airport near Suva for flight changes to and from New Zealand tomorrow.
Pacific people called to work at NZ elections
The New Zealand Electoral Commission says more Pacific people working in the election will help boost low voter participation numbers in the country.
Tongan Language Week kicks off in NZ
New Zealand's Tongan Language Week starts today, with a focus on observing how Tongan culture has shaped the country. Audio
NZ celebrates Tongan language and culture
New Zealand's Tongan Language Week or Uike Katoanga'i 'o e Lea Faka-Tonga, has kicked off with a celebration of unity and culture in Wellington. Audio
Pacific health leadership on conference agenda in Auckland
Pacific Health Ministers and Directors are in Auckland for a conference that begins today on health leadership in the region.
PACER Plus negotiators defend process and transparency in Auckland
Difficulties with negotiating the PACER plus trade agreement for Pacific islands have come to light at a public presentation in Auckland.
OCTA at a loss over PNG's reason for PACER PLUS withdrawal
PNG does not need an independent bilateral arrangement with Australia and NZ to achieve its trade goals, according to a trade advisor.
Ten Pacific Island high achievers awarded NZ scholarship
Ten Pacific Island students in New Zealand have just received prestigious scholarships in recognition of their academic achievements. Audio
Gene helps explain high levels of obesity in Samoa: study
American researchers have discovered close to half of all Samoans have a gene that increases their risk of becoming obese. Audio
NZ police work to bridge cultural divides
There are hopes new ethnic awareness programs in the New Zealand police will help bridge cultural divides between the organisation and local communities.
Australia and NZ need new approach to Fiji militarily - report
A new report says Australia and New Zealand need to adopt a more equal approach to re-engaging with Fiji militarily.
Ethnic inequalities in NZ poverty unchanged
A study has found major ethnic inequalities in poverty among young people in New Zealand has remained the same for over two decades.