Aupito William Sio
PNG government struggling to convince public on covid response
PNG government under pressure on multiple fronts amid worsening Covid-19 outbreak. Audio
Fijian-Indians challenge NZ govt over ethnic classification
Fijians of Indian descent now living in New Zealand are opposing moves by the government to classify them as Asians and not Pacific Islanders. Audio
Future of Pacific Islands Forum hangs in the balance
The Pacific Islands Forum is facing an uncertain future after Micronesian leaders failed to secure the organisation's top job. Audio
Akld church overstayers afraid to come forward to immigration
Overstayers in an Auckland church are afraid to file a complaint about a New Zealand residency scheme incase they're deported back to their homeland. Audio
Pasifika urged to stay vigilant about Covid-19
The minister of Pacific peoples is urging communities to remain vigilant amid pandemic. Audio
Ava ceremony offers glimpse at aspirations of NZ's Pasifika MPs
For the first time ever, an ava or blessing ceremony has been held to welcome new Pasifika MPs to New Zealand's parliament. Audio
Pasifika community dominate NZMA Manukau graduation
An Auckland education provider will see over 100 Early Childhood Education graduates, who all are of Pacific descent, with a large majority from the Tongan community. Audio
Mahuta-Aupito to front for Pacific in NZ foreign affairs
The new associate minister for Foreign Affairs says the role is an opportunity to improve Pacific populations in Aotearoa including the aspirations and hopes of those in the region. Audio
Largest Pacific caucus for New Zealand Labour Party
New Zealand's Labour Party will see its largest ever Pacific caucus after claiming a landslide victory. Audio
How well do political parties represent NZ's ethnically diverse communities?
The National Party came under fire this year for its lack of diversity after it reshuffled its caucus several times following two leadership changes. But one of its candidates Christopher Luxon, who… Video, Audio
Fijians focus on language and its living link amid Covid-19
Bula! It's Fijian Language Week in New Zealand and the theme reflects the strong belief by the islanders that their culture inspires courage and strength, says Minister for Pacific Peoples Aupito… Audio
2020 Election Pasifika issues debate
An Election 2020 debate on Pasifika issues, recorded on 29 September at the Pacific Media Network studios in Manukau, Auckland. Audio
Election 2020: Tax cuts, Covid-19, inequality feature at Pacific debate
National's candidate in Mangere is defending her party's plan for tax cuts, while the Labour incumbent is defending the government's work for the Pacific community.
The fallout from Covid-19 and… Audio
Covid-19 and inequality dominate Pasifika election issues
Covid-19 and inequality dominate Pasifika election issues. Audio
The Ultimate General: Parliament’s last debate
On their way out the door MPs took a last swing at representation, policy ideas and general fisticuffs. Audio
Pacific families prioritised in NZ's home ownership scheme
What does the New Zealand government's first phase of its $400 million progressive home ownership scheme mean for Pacific people. Audio
Church services to resume as gathering limit increases
Worshippers of all faiths can congregate in large groups once again this weekend, with the limit on all gatherings increasing from 10 to 100 people from midday on Friday.
That change will be felt… Audio
Kiribati, Rotuman languages in NZ language weeks
Kiribati and Rotuma - for the first time - have been included in this year's New Zealand Pacific Language Weeks. Audio
The Pacific's contribution to the NZ Economy
The work of Pacific people has been noted in a Treasury report but does it go far enough? And what is the impact of this on our wider economy? Audio
NZ govt announces new language innovation fund
New Zealand's Minister for Pacific Peoples hopes a new language innovation fund will encourage people to become multilingual as well as protect heritage languages of the Pacific. Audio