New Zealand
Colin Tukuitonga pushes for key spot at WHO
A prominent Niuean New Zealander is seeking a senior post at the World Health Organisation. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 21 May 2018
Edouard Fritch is re-elected French Polynesia's president; HIV drugs arrive in PNG after a month of crisis; Hawaii passes long time pesticides bill, following lengthy debates; Questions around NZ's… Audio
Sport: Team Wellington claim maiden OFC Champs League title
Team Wellington have clinched their maiden OFC Champions League football title with a 10-3 aggregate victory over Lautoka FC.
Sport: Team Wellington taking nothing for granted
Team Wellington are not taking anything for granted going into Sunday's OFC Champions League finale against Lautoka Football Club.
Organic producers call for national standard
Out of the top 25 countries which trade organically, New Zealand is one of only two that don't have a national standard to ensure products are, in fact, organic. Producers are hoping that will soon… Video, Audio
Govt points finger at Tonga over meth destined for NZ
The government has pointed the finger at Tonga saying it is a key transit route for methamphetamine and other drugs coming to New Zealand. Political reporter Benedict Collins reports. Video, Audio
'Closely failed states' in the Pacific blamed for NZ's drug problems
New Zealand's associate finance minister has blamed "closely failed states in the Pacific" for his country's drug problems.
Tonga stirred up by Shane Jones
New Zealand's associate finance minister, Shane Jones, says closely failed states in the Pacific have become gateways for shipping methamphetamine and other drugs into this country, but his comments… Audio
NZ signals long-term Pacific climate change strategy
New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister says the government has agreed to a long term approach to assist Pacific Island states in meeting the challenges of climate change.
Samoa poet highlights mother's treatment in New Zealand
Samoan pens a poem venting her frustrations over NZ's Ministry of Social Development declining her mother, who has Alzheimers, a residential care home subsidy. Audio
NZ Foreign Minister off to PALM meeting in Japan
New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister is joining other Pacific leaders for the eighth Japan-Pacific Leaders' Meeting, or PALM, at Iwaki in Japan.
Five classical Kiwi tunes for PM Jacinda Ardern’s playlist
Where are the classical artists on Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s NZ Music Month playlist? Upbeat compile a few classical Kiwi classics for her to add. Video, Audio
Upbeat for Wednesday 16 May
Where are the Kiwi classical tunes on PM Jacinda Ardern’s NZ Music Month Playlist? Nina Stemme wins a major award; why classical composers are being unfairly maligned regarding STIs and why Resonance…
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 15 May 2018
Pacific midwives in NZ call for more support, pay and recognition of their expertise ahead of budget; A large Papua New Guinea secondary school is preparing to close at the end of this week due to… Audio
Pasifika midwives in NZ seek 'budget' recognition
Pacific midwives in NZ call for more support, pay and recognition of their expertise ahead of government budget announcements. Audio
Samoan poet highlights mother's treatment
A Samoan poet has published a heartfelt piece of poetry in motion on social media in response to her mother's residential care home subsidy application being declined in New Zealand.
MP fights to diversify recognised languages in NZ parliament
A Tongan New Zealand member of parliament is vowing to fight on to have MPs oaths of allegiance to the crown recognised in their mother tongues. Audio
A diaspora rallies to reawaken the language of Rotuma, pop. 2000
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
Did Clarke Gayford give away baby’s sex?
Did Clarke Gayford just tell the world the sex of his and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's baby? Video, Audio
Girl’s emotional testimony on why village needs to stay
Emotion and anger boiled over at a meeting in Roxburgh today as staff of Roxburgh Children's Village and the town voiced their opposition to the closure of the facility. Audio
