Pacific
Push for more to be done for RSE workers
Bay of Plenty church pastor and Fijian community leader Patrick Rounds says it's critical in ensuring smooth transition by workers into the local environment.
Funding for RSE labour inspectors stagnant
Funding for Labour inspectors checking on workplaces which employ seasonal staff from the Pacific has not increased in 17 years. Gill Bonnett reports. Audio
News in Niuean for 27 August 2024
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network Audio
News in Samoan for 27 August 2024
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Tongan 27 August 2024
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Pacific Waves for 27 August 2024
Despite pouring rain and an earthquake the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum leaders summit is officially underway in Tonga; The Tonga government is being urged to prioritise educating people in the kingdom… Audio
The 53rd Pacific Islands Forum leaders summit officially begins
Despite pouring rain and an earthquake the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum leaders summit is officially underway in Tonga. Audio
Tonga's high vehicle waste impacts main island
The Tonga government is being urged to prioritise educating people in the kingdom about the importance of recycling. Audio
Pacific leaders urged to provide more support for RSE workers
RNZ Pacific senior sports journalist Iliesa Tora spoke to stakeholders about some of the ongoing issues with the labour mobility scheme in the Bay of Plenty. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori 27 August 2024
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News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 26 August 2024
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
These politicians are backing four-year terms for local councils
New poll data shows 47 percent of respondents - almost half - favour a council four-year term.
RSE workers honoured with sports festival
Over 300 workers converged at the Blake Park in Mount Maunganui to participate in the first-ever sports festival, jointly organised by the Bay of Plenty Rugby and the NZ Kiwifruit Growers Inc.
The history of Indian farmers in New Zealand
The role of Indian migrants in New Zealand's dairy industry is a largely untold story. Early pioneers faced significant challenges in establishing successful farms during the 1920s, but the 1930s… Audio
PILFM53: 'Incredibly crowded' agenda for Pacific leaders
But for locals, Tonga hosting the summit means it offers a much-needed cash injection to the nation, which is still recovering from the Hunga-Tonga Hunga Ha'apai eruption and tsunami. Audio
