Pasifika
Victor Rodger
Rodger writes abrasive plays that have changed the face of Pasifika Theatre. Audio
New cultural approach to Pasifika financial education
A new cultural approach to teaching Pasifika families how to get out of debt and be smarter with their finances is about to be trialled at two Auckland churches. Audio
Sol3 Mio: brio trio
Samoan brothers Pene and Amitai Pati and their cousin Moses Mackay whose self-titled debut CD was the biggest selling album in New Zealand in 2013. Audio
Tihi Puanaki and Sue Densem
The Christchurch City Choir has a big Pasifika concert this weekend. The concert begins with a traditional presentation of Karanga and Haka by Te Kotahitanga, the longest running Kapa Haka group in Te… Audio
Painter, sculptor and multimedia artist Michel Tuffery
Painter, sculptor and multimedia artist Michel Tuffery talks to Kathryn Ryan about expressing his Pacific island heritage through his work. Audio
Iwi head trades training programme in north
Six Northland iwi have joined forces to boost the numbers of Maori and Pasifika people learning a trade. Audio
New Zealand's Most Vulnerable Kids
Anusha Bradley speaks to six families involved in a long term study as the latest report explores what makes a child vulnerable. Audio
Listen Please
Life in any of this country's hospital Intensive Care units must be tense and busy enough, without having to deal with patients who don't speak English. One emergency care doctor has come up with a… Audio
Jazz Footprints Lance Sua
From playing with Howard Morrison to Hayley Westenra, in pit orchestras to pubs - some of guitarist Lance Sua's latest projects have included volunteering with at-risk youth and getting the Le VA… Audio
Pacific Music Awards 2014
Now in their 10th year, The Pacific Music Awards have gone from being a small ceremony as part of Pasifika Festival in Western Springs, to having their own big name sponsored glitzy event. Reverend… Audio
Mua Strickson Pua
Pacific Music Awards Trust Spokesperson Rev. Mua Strickson Pua announces this year's results. Audio
Pasifika 2014
Hawaii joined 11 other Pacific Island nations for the first time at this year’s festival.
Grammy nominee Keola Beamer and his wife Moanalani are known for their contemporary take on traditional… Audio
Insight for 2 March 2014 - Pasifika Education
Our Pacific Issues correspondent, Karen Mangnall, visits schools in Auckland that are bucking their low-decile status to raise Pasifika achievement, sometimes dramatically. Audio
Outspoken for 4 August 2013
Pacific Issues correspondent Karen Mangnall investigates rising obesity in Pasifika communities, particularly among young children. Audio
A South Auckland Soap Opera
Kila Kokonut Krew founder Vela Manusaute on New Zealand's first ever Pacific musical The Factory and the challenges of transforming the story into a web series. Audio
Pacific Music Awards 2013
We talk with performers and winners at the 9th annual Pacific Music Awards. Audio
Wellington Pacific leaders fear supercity
Pacific leaders in Wellington say their communities fear being sidelined in a supercity amalgamation. Audio
Essential New Zealand Albums: Che Fu - Navigator
Che Fu's Navigator is an essential New Zealand album for its all-embracing fusion of soul, reggae, hip-hop and Pacifican sounds. Nick Bollinger discusses it in detail in this episode of Essential New… Audio
Feature Guest - Lindah Lepou
Lindah Lepou is an award-winning Pasifika multi-media artist and fashion designer. Audio
Essential NZ Albums: Herbs - Light of the Pacific
Combining the influences of Bob Marley and the music of their Polynesian heritage, Herbs were pioneers of a Pacific reggae sound. Nick Bollinger discusses their first long-player Light of the Pacific… Audio