Stories by Sara Vui-Talitu

It's a small island of only about 2000 people partway between Fiji's main islands and Tuvalu, but despite its size the Fiji dependency of Rotuma has its own unique language... Video, Audio

Some famous Pacific faces are among contestants pushed to their limits in the New Zealand survivor-style TV series, Game of Bros.

There have been a range of reactions from New Zealand's Pacific community over anti-gay comments made Australia's highest-profile rugby player, Israel Folau.

A family's efforts to rekindle the lost tradition of tapa-making is being celebrated as part of New Zealand's women's suffrage commemorations.

The magic of storytelling island-style has seen audiences return in droves to see a popular Pacific comedy group for performances at this month's Auckland Arts Festival. Video

Pacific women and their challenges in coping with climate change have been highlighted in a new Commonwealth anthology.

The sights and sounds of the Pacific rings across Western Springs in Auckland today as the Pasifika Festival, the biggest Pacific cultural event of its kind in the world, gets underway.

The future of Samoa's copra industry is getting a further boost after a new joint venture was signed this month with US-based soap company Dr Bronner's.

The latest group of Samoan nationals convicted and deported from the United States arrived back this week, ready for a fresh start.

Close to 100,000 people are expected to attend the largest secondary school Polynesian festival on the planet this week in Auckland.

Some Pacific nations have been briefed on innovative tools they could use to try to combat mosquito-borne illnesses.

The Pacific Community says it's concerned about outbreaks of dengue fever in the region becoming harder to combat.

More Pacific people are appealing against deportation from New Zealand on humanitarian health grounds.

Students, staff and contractors are shocked at the sudden closure of an Auckland Pacific college, with many struggling to pay the bills just before Christmas.

The consistent growth of the Fijian population in New Zealand is one reason the organisers have given for why the Fijian language should be celebrated.

Niue has just announced a new marine park in a bid to conserve and protect its marine resources for future generations. Video

Pacific people in south Auckland share different priorities when it comes to voting in the 2017 election. Video

Two Tongan artists are sharing their knowledge and skills as part of their effort to keep their tradition alive as New Zealanders celebrate Tonga language and culture this week.

China is taking more of a lead with climate change efforts in the Pacific region.

The passing away of Seiuli Tuilagi Allan Alo Vaai is bringing together many people from different walks of life to pay tribute to a life lived to the fullest.

Samoan-born Sonny Natanielu has come a long way from trying to scrub his skin off as a teen, to now celebrating his language, culture and identity. "I was born in... Video

In celebration of Samoan Language Week, writer Courtney Sina Meredith shares her work and love of the culture. Video

A new art exhibition in New Zealand featuring Pacific artists is pushing the boundaries about the notion of women's work in everyday society.

Patients in Samoa were given life-saving heart surgeries this month by a volunteer medical team from New Zealand.

For Tongan women drinking kava with others is becoming more popular, but does require them to break with tradition. Audio