Pasifika
Pasifika Festival to showcase culture and identity
The stage is set for Pasifika to celebrate their cultural identity at Auckland Pasifika Festival this weekend. Audio
Christchurch Pasifika leaders recognised
Three organisations and three individuals were given awards by the Pacific Youth Leadership and Transformation organisation for their service during the Covid-19 pandemic. Audio
Pasifika children most disadvantaged in NZ - poverty data
Child poverty statistics released by Statistics New Zealand show despite the previous Labour government's push at addressing poverty, there's been no improvement.
Fa'anānā Efeso Collins' family 'devastated' at his loss
The family of Green MP Fa'anānā Efeso Collins say they are "devastated" at his loss and have thanked the public for their patience during a "difficult time".
Wellington Pasifika Festival a huge success
Wellington's Pacific community came together to honour their rich cultural heritage at the Wellington Pasifika Festival over the weekend. Audio
Abba Rose Vaiaoga-Ioasa: 'Our culture affects everything in every way'
How does a chemical engineer make a film? Take equal parts curiosity, creativity, culture, complex subject matter and add a generous measure of comedy. Shake it up.
'Standing together': What Waitangi Day means for a Samoan Māori woman
For Valeria Gascoigne, it is an emotional moment. "It's a celebration of being Māori and also Samoan, and being proud of both." Audio
To honour the Treaty: Māori and Pacific unite 'like the in-laws' to redefine NZ's future
Waitangi Day is one of the most important days on the calendar for Māori. Pacific people across Aotearoa are engaging with Māori and uniting on how to honour the Treaty of Waitangi. Audio
Pasifika 'standing with Māori', govt critic says, as Reti welcomes Pacific peoples role
A Tongan community leader says the New Zealand government is "sending all the wrong signals" to Māori and Pasifika, but Pacific Peoples Minister Dr Shane Reti disagrees. Audio
Dr Siautu Alefaio appointed as Otago University's first Pacific psychology professor
The University of Otago in New Zealand has appointed Dr Siautu Alefaio its first Pacific professor of psychology.
'Thinking differently' – NZ Rugby reveals its Pasifika Strategy
A change in direction from NZR that's finally saying out loud what we already knew, writes Jamie Wall.
Tana Tupai on making Pasifika music symphonic
The NZSO will accompany an 80-strong choir this week in a celebration of Pasifika music, combining symphony with songs from the Pacific. Audio
Cook Islands MP-elect wants to deliver for NZ
The only Pacific MP-elect in New Zealand's National Party has her eye on the Pacific peoples portfolio. Audio
Peaceful protest urges political parties to protect overstayers
Peaceful protest in Auckland urges political parties to commit to protecting overstayers. Audio
'Whakaura' to connect Pasifika youth to their voyaging roots
The National Library of New Zealand is hoping to connect Pasifika youth to their Polynesian voyaging history with the launch of an interactive education program. Audio
How NZ's political parties aim to woo Pacific voters in election
New Zealand's political parties are pitching their policies to Pasifika voters as the 2023 election looms. Audio
NZ's major political parties address Pasifika issues
NZ's major political parties address Pasifika issues ahead of elections. Audio
Bill looks to address Dawn Raids-linked injustice
A new Member's Bill looks to fix a 40-year-old outcome of the anti-Pacific racism of the Dawn Raids era, restoring the right to New Zealand citizenship for a generation of Samoan people. Audio
Central Auckland theatre group celebrates re-emergence
Central Auckland theatre group celebrates re-emergence after years 'in limbo'. Audio
Pacific kids contracting meningicoccal in NZ likely to increase this winter
Pacific children contracting meningicoccal disease likely to increase this year. Audio