Richard Pamatatau

The Tongan Prime Minister has admitted at the inquiry into the sinking of the Princess Ashika that no reports on the condition of the rusting ferry were tabled to cabinet before it was bought last… Audio

The lawyer acting for a family whose relative died in the Princess Ashika ferry disaster wants charges laid against all those who broke the law by failing to ensure the ship was seaworthy. Audio

The New Zealand expatriate businessman involved in the purchase of the unseaworthy Tonga ferry, the Princess Ashika, has been charged with forgery, and knowingly dealing with forged documents. Audio

Tonga's Minister of Finance has told an inquiry into the sinking of the rusty ferry Princess Ashika he approved the money for it, based on information from the Minister of Transport. Audio

The Royal Commission into the sinking of the ferry Princess Ashika is due to restart today after being delayed by Cyclone Rene which swept over the country. Audio

It was a terrifying night for residents in Tonga. Audio

A Category Four cyclone with winds gusting up to 230 kilometres an hour has reached the Vava'u and Ha'apai island groups of Tonga. Audio

The former Transport Minister of Tonga has been criticised for mishandling his portfolio, in the leadup to the Princess Ashika ferry disaster. Audio

A witness has told the Royal Commmission investigating the sinking of the Tongan Ferry Princess Ashika he was astounded it was signed off as seaworthy by Tonga's acting Marine Director. Audio

The Royal Commission into the sinking of the Tongan Ferry Princess Ashika re-opens today in Tonga. Audio

In the wake of the Hone Harawira email controversy Richard Pamatatau explores the extent of racism in New Zealand. Audio

A large number of offensive emails landed in the Maori Party's inbox in the wake of its MP Hone Harawira's controversial trip to Paris last year. Audio

A Tongan leader in New Zealand says board members of the Shipping Corporation of Polynesia should stop blaming others for the sinking of the ferry Princess Ashika. Audio

What's also emerging through the Royal Commission is evidence of significant disfunction across government departments especially over matters of law. Audio

The Royal Commission into the sinking of the Princess Ashika yesterday revealed even more evidence of governance failure when the country's former attorney general and justice minister appeared. Audio

The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the Princess Ashika which saw 74 lives lost last August is now grilling senior members of the company which owned the ship. Audio

Whether it's the sparkle of a diamond ring, a glass bangle from India or the quiet shine of a Fijian tabua or whaletooth - jewellery plays a huge role in many women's lives. Audio

For some New Zealand women their passion is the humble shoe and the handbag - mixing names like Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik, Chanel and Valentino. Audio

The amount of money sent by New Zealand's Pacific Islander population to family back home is likely to be down ten per cent over the last year. Audio

If you're looking for something different to give loved ones this Christmas, and you're not strapped for cash, the luxury end of the market is alive and well, even in these recessionary times. Audio