New Zealand

A former civil servant in charge of Foreign Affairs in Fiji says New Zealand and Australia should persist in raising concerns over democracy in the country. Audio

In a world of shrinking aid budgets and closing borders New Zealand is well poised to show global leadership according to this country's umbrella body for non-government organisations.

The full text of the PACER Plus trade deal has now been released and the New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay says it will help show how it will benefit New Zealand and the Pacific.

A Tongan woman is pushing the boundaries of Tongan fashion by taking traditional Tongan garments and adding a contemporary twist to the items.

The workshop in Auckland for Pacific search and rescue personnel last week led to a plan for each of the member countries to improve their SAR capability.

Tongan traditional garments with a contemporary look will be showcased for the first time in New Zealand this weekend.

New Zealand's Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee is travelling to Fiji today for talks with Fiji's Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama.

The New Zealand prime minister Bill English is to be bestowed with a chiefly title on a visit to Samoa this week.

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

Nearly 150 whales teeth will be handed over to Fiji's prime minister this morning by New Zealand Department of Conservation staff at a cultural ceremony in Fiji.

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

Pacific researchers in Auckland have joined forces to produce the first ethnic specific framework on suicide prevention among Tongan youth in New Zealand. Audio

The New Zealand government has disputed an opposition claim that its budget failed Pacific people on housing.

Statistics New Zealand figures released today show one in ten people in the country will be of Pacific descent in 20 years time.

The youngest ever player to attend a World Cup has been named in an otherwise experienced New Zealand women's cricket team for next month's tournament in England.

This week's visit to New Zealand by a West Papuan independence leader has thrown the polarisation around his cause into stark relief. Video, Audio

The West Papuan independence leader Benny Wenda says international support is growing. Audio