Pasifika

The Cause Collective has been awarded the new Pacific-focused Whānau Ora commissioning role, replacing Pasifika Futures after a decade of service.

Christchurch-based Tongan artist John Vea opened on Saturday at the Christchurch Art Gallery. Audio

Vasa Fia Collins opens up about the heartbreak of losing him, the struggles of grief, and the powerful legacy he left behind in an exclusive interview with RNZ Pacific.

The Manurewa Local Board is developing its first Pan-Pacific strategy to amplify Pasifika voices in local decision-making.

Turia Schmidt-Peke, who is better known for her TV appearances in Shortland Street and Celebrity Treasure Island, took to the stage for Te Matatini festival which wrapped up on Saturday. Audio

"The misuse of haka to push colonial agendas is perversely ironic," says Eru Kapa-Kingi.

More than 30 per cent of Pasifika live in overcrowded homes, facing complex issues stemming from cultural values clashing with a housing market that favours smaller, high-profit properties.

After many long nights and tears, a business owner is celebrating her babywear company's second anniversary alongside the launch of a pop up store in Auckland.

Conversations on the Edges of Rooms is a compilation album from 12 Christchurch Pacific artists sharing original songs across a variety of genres.

With young Pasifika "falling through the cracks", health advocates say there is an urgent need for community-focused vaping education and policy reform.

A New Zealand-born Samoan academic has become the first student of Pacific Island heritage to be awarded a PhD in physiotherapy. Audio

Project Ikuna offers Auckland businesses with jobs at risk of automation and technological advancements the chance to upskill their Pacific workers.

In New Zealand, many Pacific peoples find themselves disconnected from mainstream mental health services], which often overlook the importance of cultural context.

"What about the great things that happen in a South Auckland garage? In 2024, my brothers and I are planning for greatness, in a South Auckland garage," De La Salle College students.

More than 300 leaders representing nations throughout the Pacific paid tribute to Kiingi Tuuheitia at Koroneihana celebrations hosted at Tuurangawaewae Marae.

Aucklander Dietrich Soakai grew up in spaces where men rarely talked about their emotions. He believes it's crucial for men to prioritise their mental health. Audio