New Zealand
Morning Report Essentials for 1st July 2024
On today's episode, LSV military staff have suffered serious mental distress following physical assaults, two Ministry of Justice workers have been called out for using foul language to complain about… Audio
Victoria University lecturer says NZ framing China as 'the devil' insincere
Dr Iati Iati said one example is the lack of substance behind the notion that China is militarising the Pacific region.
'Sharp increase' in Pacific child obesity in NZ - researcher
"Fifty-one percent of Pacific children currently fall into the category of obese or overweight - which is over 70,000 Pacific children." Audio
New Zealand PM arrives in Niue
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has landed in Niue, on his first official visit to the Pacific after assuming office.
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Luxon's visit demonstrates NZ 'commitment to development' - Niue leader
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will meet with Premier Dalton Tagelagi, and celebrate 50 years of Niue's self-government in free association. Audio
NZ to 'sharpen focus in the Pacific' - Luxon
Enhancing trade and economic cooperation and engagement in the Pacific will be the focus when Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visits Niue and Fiji.
NZ Budget has Pasifika's best interests at heart, Minister Reti
NZ Budget has Pasifika's best interests at heart - Minister Reti. Audio
“Iceland: Same, Same, Different”
The Pacific and Nordic regions couldn't be further from each other but in this episode Phil Vine's out to find discover some uncanny similarities between NZ and Iceland, and where we really are poles… Audio
“Iceland: Same, Same, Different”
The Pacific and Nordic regions couldn't be further from each other but in this episode Phil Vine's out to find discover some uncanny similarities between NZ and Iceland, and where we really are poles…
AudioPasifika wellbeing worsening in Aotearoa - report
A new report released by Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission paints a grim picture of Pacific peoples wellbeing in New Zealand. Audio
In pictures: Samoa Head of State's official visit to Aotearoa
Samoa's Head of State, O le Ao o le Malo, Tuimaleali'ifano Va'aleto'a Sualauvi II, is in Aotearoa for an official visit this week.
Winston Peters cancels New Caledonia visit amid violent unrest
Winston Peters cancels New Caledonia visit amid violent unrest
Carmel Sepuloni believed to be contestant on new season's Celebrity Treasure Island
Former deputy prime minister and senior Labour MP Carmel Sepuloni is understood to be one of the contestants on the new season of Celebrity Treasure Island.
Don't 'mistake' Pacific leaders 'quietness' on AUKUS as support for NZ's position - expert
A Pacific regionalism expert has called out New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters for withholding information from the public on AUKUS military pact. Audio
Tonga volcano continues to generate research - two years after eruption
The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcanic eruption in Tonga continues to generate research, two years after its violent outburst. Audio
Pasifika voices need to be included in AUKUS debate - expert
A Pacific regionalism expert says pasifika voices must be included in the debate on whether or not New Zealand should join AUKUS - the Indo-Pacific security pact. Audio
Fa'anānā Efeso Collins: What the late Greens MP stood up for
For his supporters, Fa'anānā's untimely death is a blow to bringing about policies that would lower living costs.
Christchurch Pasifika leaders recognised
Three organisations and three individuals were given awards by the Pacific Youth Leadership and Transformation organisation for their service during the Covid-19 pandemic. Audio
Pasifika children most disadvantaged in NZ - poverty data
Child poverty statistics released by Statistics New Zealand show despite the previous Labour government's push at addressing poverty, there's been no improvement.
Fa'anānā Efeso Collins remembered in South Auckland
South Auckland youth grieves its 'strong advocate'. Audio
