Colin Tukuitonga
Pasifika concerned about revelations of race around cluster
There's been concern among the Pacific community about the ethnicity of the family at the centre of the current cluster being revealed. It comes as the Ministry of Health begins reporting this new… Audio
Election season kicks off with Pacific bubble debate
The election season kicked off in Wellington last night as debate fired up over a Pacific travel bubble.
Parties gathered to discuss matters beyond our borders in an event titled Trade, Aid and New… Audio
Former Niue premier Sir Toke Talagi dies after lengthy illness
Sir Toke Talagi, the former long time leader of Niue, has died after a lengthy illness. Audio
Renewed calls for Cook Islands name change
There are renewed calls in the Cook Islands for an indigenous Māori name, including Rarotonga's Tākitimu monarch. Audio
Enthusiasam for NZ travel bubble into the Pacific dampens
The confirmation of new Covid-19 cases in New Zealand and the associated administrative bungles has dampened some enthusiasm for a travel bubble with the Pacific. Audio
New NZ Covid-19 cases dampen Pacific bubble hopes
The confirmation of new Covid-19 cases in New Zealand - and the associated administrative bungles - has dampened some enthusiasm for a travel bubble with the Pacific.
But it's also further… Audio
Open Pacific travel bubble to help tourism, economies
The calls for a Pacific Travel Bubble are growing louder - with former Prime Minister Helen Clark weighing in on the debate saying a Pacific travel bubble should be opened now to help the tourism… Audio
Calls for NZ Pacific bubble to get priority
The Government is prioritising its plan for a trans-Tasman travel bubble, but what about the Pacific? Audio
Tukuitonga reflects on achievements in SPC's 70th year
The outgoing head of the Pacific Community says he's proud of the work he's done turning around the organisation, which is now in its 70th year. Audio
Confronting the 'double headed' health crisis in the Pacific
The region is confronting what the head of the Pacific Community calls a "double-headed crisis" with the climate crisis and the non-communicable disease crisis. Audio
New plan for Pacific coastal fishery management
A group set up by Pacific countries to improve the management of their coastal fisheries is being disbanded after upsetting Pacific fisheries ministers. Audio
SPC happy to be back in the black
The Pacific Community's director general says the Pacific agency is in the black for the first time in years. Audio
Horrors of domestic violence shared at UN discussion
Horrific examples of violence inflicted on women have been shared at the United Nations' Spotlight Initiative in Samoa. Audio
Fears of sovereignty loss a barrier to Pacific common market
The fear of losing sovereignty among the Pacific's smaller island states is the greatest barrier to a regional common market. Audio
SPC head calls for action to save NZ Realm Pacific languages
The head of the Pacific Community says this year marks a perfect opportunity to address the desperate situation the languages of the New Zealand Realm countries are in. Audio
Claims of vote buying in WHO regional election
The unsuccessful candidate for a senior post at the World Health Organisation says he probably would have the job if some Pacific countries hadn't been bought out. Audio
Fiji sees highest diabetes-related deaths in the world
Three amputations a day. That's the shocking frequency of operations happening in Fiji's major hospitals at the moment as the result of the country's high rate of diabetes. In fact, the latest latest… Audio
Colin Tukuitonga pushes for key spot at WHO
A prominent Niuean New Zealander is seeking a senior post at the World Health Organisation. Audio
Green light for Pacific Ocean Science Centre
The establishment of a Pacific Community Centre for Ocean Science has been given the green light. Audio
Pacific Community to celebrate 70 years serving the region
The Pacific Community will this week mark its 70th anniversary. Audio
