New Zealand
Samoa Citizenship Bill approved: Who is eligible to apply?
Greens MP Teanau Tuiono told RNZ Pacific that anyone born in Samoa between 1924 and 1948 can apply for citizenship.
A brief history of the Samoa Citizenship Bill and what it aims to achieve
Explainer - New Zealand's Parliament will, on Wednesday, hear the third and final reading of a bill that will, if passed, restore a pathway for citizenship to a group of Samoans stripped of it decades…
The scramble is on over New Zealand's aid programme
Terence Wood from the Australian National University's Development Policy Centre says: "If I were the leader of Pacific country, I'd be asking myself what's going on here."
Abuse in care survivors seek meaningful redress
Survivors of abuse in faith and state-based institutions seek meaningful redress that restores their cultural identity, following the New Zealand government's formal apology. Audio
Pacific Cooperation Foundation 'kind of lost their way'
Chief executive Joanna Bourke said the organisation will continue to advocate for the Pacific amid government funding blow.
Former Samoan PM weighs in on NZ citizenship bill
Former Samoa Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi has expressed his appreciation to Green Party MP Teanau Tuiono. Audio
Housing initiative launched for Pasifika families
The project, Our Whare Our Fale, will deliver up to 300 fit-for-purpose, affordable, and multigenerational homes in eastern Porirua.
Melanesian Festival returns with a focus on fostering pride
The annual celebration of culture kicks off this weekend in West Auckland.
Calls to prevent exploitation of migrant workers in Aotearoa
New Zealand's Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner says she is frustrated by a lack of progress being made by the government to prevent the exploitation of migrant workers in Aotearoa. Audio
Samoan citizenship bill: 'Further work to be done until justice is observed'
Former Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi has expressed appreciation to Green MP Teanau Tuiono but raised concerns about the Bill's potential impact on extended family recognition.
Samoa citizenship bill passes second reading
A historic bill to restore entitlement to New Zealand citizenship for people born in Western Samoa between 1924 and 1949 has passed its second reading in Parliament. Audio
Pasifika workers adapt for a digital future
Project Ikuna offers Auckland businesses with jobs at risk of automation and technological advancements the chance to upskill their Pacific workers.
Samoa and NZ authorities focus on vessel clean up
Divers who have surveyed the New Zealand naval ship which sank off Samoa say it's damaged but stable - and the fuel tanks are intact. Audio
What's it like to go through that long-awaited NZ citizenship ceremony?
Finally getting to forging their futures on New Zealand soil is a long-awaited moment for so many would-be Kiwis at the citizenship ceremony. Ruwani Periera went to one to find out what that's like.
…What's it like to go through that long-awaited NZ citizenship ceremony?
Finally getting to forging their futures on New Zealand soil is a long-awaited moment for so many would-be Kiwis at the citizenship ceremony. Ruwani Periera went to one to find out what that's like.
… AudioDawn Raids: Christchurch art exhibition showcases 'Pacific cultures...don't give up'
Josiah Tualamali'i, who made a documentary for the Fibre Gallery's Lotogatasi o Tagata exhibition, said there hadn't been a gathering in Christchurch for Pacific communities marking the apology.
Over 100 times more likely to be hospitalised
A Cure Kids' report found Pacific children are over 100 times more likely to be hospitalised with acute rheumatic fever and 2.5 times more likely to be admitted for respiratory conditions.
Luxon slams doctors for prioritising young Māori and Pasifika
Young people aged 14 to 24 years are no longer eligible for free GP and nurse services on the basis of these ethnicity groups.
Pacific leaders join tangi for Kiingi Tuheitia
Leaders of Pacific communities in New Zealand and abroad stood in solidarity at Turangawaewae. Audio
Metal kava bowl finalist in NZ design awards
The "G-Bowl" was designed to meet food-safety standards, and users say the metal bowl creates a unique taste experience.
