New Zealand
'Proud in their brown skin'
Wellington Pasifika Festival, a major gathering for Pacific communities in Aotearoa's capital, celebrates culture, language and belonging.
'We are all connected': Indigenous, Pacific leaders unite at Waitangi
Waitangi Day commemorations have become a gathering point for Indigenous ocean leadership from across the Pacific.
Northland crash victim remembered as a devoted single mother
The 44-year-old Aucklander died in a "serious" crash south of Whangārei on 24 January.
Fiji 7s men team defend Singapore title
The Fiji men's sevens rugby team took home the top title at the Singapore 7s on Sunday night, while New Zealand claimed the women's title after the two days of competition. Audio
Pasifika gym merges fitness and family
Fitmumz & Fitcomm gym is family focused, accommodating, mum's, dads and even children. Audio
Ministry for Pacific Peoples plan looks at next three years
The ministry has lost nearly NZ$36 million in government funding, but its chief executive says the budget cut does not affect delivery of support.
Scott Robertson dumped as All Blacks coach
Scott "Razor" Robertson, only a few years ago hailed as the future of All Black rugby, has been dumped as All Black coach.
Cultural demands affecting Pasifika mental health - researcher
Asetoa Sam Pilisi said while serving and generosity and similar values are part of loving families and communities, burnout is real. Audio
New Year honour reflects the 'resilience, strength, and contributions of refugee communities'
Half a dozen Asian New Zealanders have been recognised for their contributions to the country in the New Year Honours list released today.
Pasifika families no longer have to pay for 'overpriced rental homes'
The dream of owning a home is now a reality for 18 Pasifika families in Porirua, one of the four main cities that make up the Greater Wellington Region.
Solomon Islands student showcases cultural heritage
A student from St Pauls primary school in Auckland says his Solomon Islands heritage is his identity. Audio
Simon Winchester's new book
The power of the wind is something best-selling author Simon Winchester knows a lot about. He's investigated it in a thought-provoking book called The Breath of the Gods: The History and Future of the… Audio
Pacific communities hit hardest by rising unemployment - Stats NZ
The unemployment stats for Pacific peoples is more than double the national average, and the highest of any other ethnic group in New Zealand. Audio
Chch physicist's examination turns NZ X-ray history on its head
Curiosity about an object mounted on his wall at work has led a medical physicist to uncover evidence challenging New Zealand's x-ray history. Audio
Confidential documents reveal MPP raised concerns over census overhaul
Internal advice shows the Ministry for Pacific Peoples minister was warned that replacing the traditional census with administrative data would have negative implications.
Pasifika 'working for free' due to unfair pay gap
Workers' advocate Saunoamaali'i Dr Karanina Sumeo warns that recent amendments to the Equal Pay Act have widened wage disparities in Aotearoa.
New training initiative to support Pacific and rural workers in NZ
Project Fetu promises to break down barriers to formal qualifications by offering NZQA-recognised training to employees in primary industries. Audio
Winston Peters says Pacific leaders are 'realists' about climate
The New Zealand foreign minister says while a number of Pacific leaders see climate change as a security threat, the most important issue facing their countries is development. Audio
Call to merge govt ministries in NZ spark concerns over Pacific representation
A report recommends consolidating smaller government departments, including the ministries for Pacific Peoples, Ethnic Communities, and Women, to improve efficiency.
Peters wants talanoa with Pacific leaders on climate accord
New Zealand's Foreign Minister says the Paris Agreement fails to hold the world's biggest emitters accountable. Audio
