Colin Tukuitonga
1500 more Te Whatu Ora jobs to be axed - PSA
1500 more Te Whatu Ora jobs are on the chopping block according to the union and that is on top of a round of voluntary redundancies. The Public Service Association claims that more than 1100 roles… Audio
New report sheds light on Pacific health systems
A new health report is shedding light on challenges facing the Pacific region. Audio
Pacific delegates at Waitangi 'stand in solidarity'
Pacific delegates at Waitangi 'stand in solidarity' with Māoridom. Audio
Dr Saia Piukala appointed to WHO regional director role
Dr Saia Piukala appointed to WHO regional director role. Audio
Zero Pacific representation in NZ's incoming govt
Zero Pacific representation in NZ's next govt. Audio
The set up of a science academy in the Pacific labelled an 'important step'
The establishment of a Pacific Science Academy has been labelled an important step for the region. Audio
Pacific nations struggling to retain trained nurses
Pacific nations struggling to retain trained nurses. Audio
Carmel Sepuloni makes history as first Pasifika deputy PM
Carmel Sepuloni was New Zealand's first MP of Tongan descent in 2008.
Now, 15 years on, she's set to make history again as the first deputy prime minister of Pasifika descent.
She's the middle child… Audio
Māori and Pasifka at most risk from alert level drop
The Prime Minister has indicated there could be an easing of level three restrictions for Aucklanders who have now been under stay at home orders for 6 weeks.
Jacinda Ardern said the pathway forward… Audio
Covid-19: Public health lead on pacific impact
More than half of the current 107 cases in the Delta outbreak are Pacific people.
A service at the Samoan Assembly of God in Māngere is the event with the highest number of Covid-19 cases.
The… Audio
NZ companies among top offenders for exporting sugary drinks
New Zealand companies listed among the top offenders for sugary drink exports to the Pacific amid a regional NCD crisis. Audio
Pacific health leaders expect benefits from health overhaul
Pacific health leaders expect a radical overhaul of New Zealand's health system to bring benefits for people of Pacific heritage. Audio
Hopes new Maori health body benefits Pacific people too
There are hopes the new Maori Health Authority will have spillover benefits for New Zealand's Pacific people. The New Zealand government has announced a radical shake-up of its health system… Audio
Covid-19: Decision day for Auckland's latest lockdown
An expert in the spread of Covid 19 wants the country to stay at Alert Level 2 even if the government decides to take Auckland out of Level 3.
Cabinet is meeting today to decide whether the country… Audio
Some Pasifika people unsure of vaccines safety
A new study on vaccine hesitancy in New Zealand shows that Maori and Pasifika are less confident in the safety and quality of the Covid-19 vaccine. Audio
Vaccine roll-out in NZ, but some Pasifika unsure of safety
As the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out begins, there are fears disinformation will put Māori and Pasifika off getting the jab.
A Horizon Research and University of Auckland study has found those… Audio
Micronesian countries to exit Pacific Islands Forum
New Zealand has been accused of favouring its neighbours in the south, over its neighbours in the north as five Micronesian countries signalled they will be exiting the Pacific Islands Forum.
It… Audio
Micronesia's exit from Pacific Islands Forum a wake up call
Palau president says Micronesian exit from Forum a wake up call for the Pacific. Audio
Auckland headed to Alert Level 1 but worries remain
Aucklanders are being warned not to be caught napping again when it comes to Covid-19.
The city is preparing to join the rest of the country in Alert level 1 from Thursday.
But some experts are… Audio
Pasifika concerned about revelations of race around cluster
There's been concern among the Pacific community about the ethnicity of the family at the centre of the current cluster being revealed. It comes as the Ministry of Health begins reporting this new… Audio
