Christine Rovoi
NZ border reopening too late for this years harvest
There has been an overwhelming positive response to the New Zealand Government's decision to reopen New Zealand's international borders. But not everyone is happy. Audio
Tongan seasonal workers still struggling to contact family
Tonga seasonal workers in New Zealand still desperate to hear from loved ones, two weeks since the eruption and tsunami. Audio
Victims of Solomons unrest in need of psychological support
The Solomon Islands Red Cross says victims of the recent unrest in the capital are in need of psychological support. Audio
Food scarcity and cash flow problems grip Honiara
Food supplies becoming scarce in the riot battered Solomons capital Honiara. Audio
NZ border changes: Mixed mood in Fiji's Kiwi community
There's a mixed mood among New Zealanders abroad as they digest the major border changes announced by the government. Audio
Mixed reactions to NZ's Pacific language survey
There are mixed reactions to New Zealand's plan to encourage more Pasifika to take part in its language survey launched this week across the country. Audio
RSE workers arrive but growers fear big test ahead
Despite the arrival of seasonal workers from the Pacific, there are fears the upcoming season will still be a big challenge. Audio
Destination Fiji: Borders reopen, govt targets 80,000 visitors
Fiji has reopened to the world with the first commercial flight arriving in Nadi on Thursday after Covid-19 forced the country's borders to close in March last year. Audio
Workers Fed calls on Fiji and Phillipines to protect seafarers
The International Transport Workers Federation is calling on Fiji and the Philippines to uphold and protect the rights of seafarers.
The move comes as a group of Filipino sailors stranded in Fiji -… Audio
War, law and the environment
Fiji lawyer Ana Tuiketei-Bolabiu, of the International Criminal Court, examines the nuts and bolts of effective implementation of humanitarian law in the Pacific. Audio
Fijian language week
Ni sa bula! It's Fijian language week in Aotearoa.
The Ministry for Pacific Peoples has been marking the week with live Facebook videos and Instagram stories of Fijians sharing stories of their… Audio
Pacific project encourages open democratic structures
The fight against corruption in the Pacific is being boosted by a new partnership between the United States and the Pacific Community (SPC). Audio
Pasfika Covid-19 vaccination statistics tracking well
Covid-19 vaccinations for Young Pasifika living in New Zealand tracking well. Audio
Vaccine rollout: The only way is up, Pasifika told
Pacific communities in New Zealand have been told the only way Aotearoa can be sure it's Covid-19 free is if people get vaccinated. This comes ahead of vaccine rollouts in Tamaki Makaurau Auckland… Audio
Covid-19: Auckland opens up slightly, to mixed reaction
While the Government urges 'caution' over its decision to ease restrictions in Tāmaki Makaurau, some Pacific health experts are not so sure it was the right thing to do.
Pirimia Jacinda Ardern… Audio
Covid-19 - Fiji mainland restrictions ease, islands on alert
Despite restrictions easing on Fiji's mainland, six remote islands have been put on high-alert amid the escalating rise in Covid-19 cases there.
Health teams have been sent to these areas where… Audio
Fiji prepares to reopen borders amid Covid-19 pandemic
Fiji is preparing to reopen its borders in November amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
The government is also adamant at least 60 percent of the target population will be fully vaccinated against the Delta… Audio
Call for change to vaccination strategy for Pasifika
Pacific community and health leaders say the government's vaccination campaign has not mobilised Pasifika to respond effectively to the Covid-19 rollout.
More than half of the current 148 cases in… Audio
Covid-19: Pacific leaders say testing numbers encouraging, vaccinations less so
More than half of the current 107 cases in the Delta outbreak are from the Pacific community.
The Samoa Assembly of God Church welcomed more than 500 people at an event 9 days ago which has now… Audio
Mums urged to breastfeed, vaccinate for Covid-19 protection
Pregnant women are being encouraged to get vaccinated against Covid-19, amid warnings they are more at risk of getting seriously sick.
Mums-to-be are part of group three, so are already eligible to… Audio