Stories by Leilani Momoisea
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'We're not seeing funny, running cops'
Analysis - A police recruitment video has gone viral, with many praising its humour. But for some there's nothing funny about their experience with police, writes Leilani Momoisea.
Pacific names ridicule: NRL managers to complain
Two NRL senior managers are coordinating an official complaint after a video that appeared to ridicule Pacific Island names aired on Australian TV. Video
Metiria Turei 'felt and sounded like so many of us'
Metiria Turei's message about life as a beneficiary resonated with many Māori and Pacific women. Some of them tell Leilani Momoisea why her resignation was so upsetting, and why the media scrutiny…
Why is it reigning men at the UN?
Analysis - It's reigning men at the UN. How much is gender bias to blame, asks Leilani Momoisea.
INF in Onehunga
![INF at Mangere Bridge, "We celebrate the first of every month [there]. Whoever you’re with, just go to the bridge and hang out...talk about the highs you’ve had".](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--adIc7VeU--/ar_16:10,c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,q_auto,w_288/v1643976697/4PUVFCJ_copyright_image_171147)
Onehunga isn't as rough as it used to be, but rapper INF is still careful about what colours he wears on the street.
Maria Tutaia
In Your Hood is a series that will explore the neighbourhoods of prominent, and up and coming, Kiwi talent. First up, we have Silver Fern Maria Tutaia.
A balancing act
Smashproof talk about their new album, Forever, and the legacy of their hit single, 'Brother'.