New Zealand
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
ER nurse's surprising side-hustle:
Rebecca Schnell's regular job is as an emergency room nurse in St Louis, Missouri. But she has a side gig that's even more adrenaline-filled: strapping into a five-tonne Monster Truck. Audio
How immigration has evolved in Aotearoa
A new book details New Zealand's immigration policies between 1980 to 2020 - with input from fifteen former Immigration Ministers. Audio
How a lost diary at Lake Tekapo sparked an ongoing treasure hunt
A steady stream of visitors has been seen combing the shoreline of Lake Tekapo since February in search of a mysterious package that has become a viral phenomenon.
Demand for seasonal workers slowing down
Pacific leaders are considering New Zealand's responsibility in helping support their people returning home after working under the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme. Audio
Samoan restaurant a hit among NZ cuisine judges
Samoan restaurant, Tala has been named one of New Zealand's top restaurants, achieving a coveted 3 Hat ranking at the 2025 Cuisine Good Food Awards in Auckland. Audio
Pasifika, Māori dying a decade earlier from heart disease, new report finds
University of Auckland professor Sir Collin Tukuitonga says the problem will only get worse amid a shortage in targeted resourcing.
CRL awards NZ$152m to Māori and Pasifika businesses
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei says there is a need for meaningful economic ownership and transport choices for Pacific and Māori communities.
Pasifika in NZ struggling with housing affordability
In Aotearoa, an advocate for youth homelessness says Pacific people are disproportionately struggling with housing unaffordability for a range of reasons. Audio
Councillors hit back at Wayne Brown's 'Pacific victims' remark
Councillors Lotu Fuli and Alf Filipaina pointed to official data that shows they have outperformed the Auckland mayor in attendance.
