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NZ celebrates Tongan language and culture
New Zealand's Tongan Language Week or Uike Katoanga'i 'o e Lea Faka-Tonga, has kicked off with a celebration of unity and culture in Wellington. Audio
Pacific health leadership on conference agenda in Auckland
Pacific Health Ministers and Directors are in Auckland for a conference that begins today on health leadership in the region.
PACER Plus negotiators defend process and transparency in Auckland
Difficulties with negotiating the PACER plus trade agreement for Pacific islands have come to light at a public presentation in Auckland.
NZ's Labour calls on Australia to explain Nauru abuse
New Zealand's opposition Labour party is demanding a 'please explain' from Australia over revelations of extreme trauma and abuse suffered by children held in detention on Nauru.
OCTA at a loss over PNG's reason for PACER PLUS withdrawal
PNG does not need an independent bilateral arrangement with Australia and NZ to achieve its trade goals, according to a trade advisor.
Ten Pacific Island high achievers awarded NZ scholarship
Ten Pacific Island students in New Zealand have just received prestigious scholarships in recognition of their academic achievements. Audio
Gene helps explain high levels of obesity in Samoa: study
American researchers have discovered close to half of all Samoans have a gene that increases their risk of becoming obese. Audio
NZ police work to bridge cultural divides
There are hopes new ethnic awareness programs in the New Zealand police will help bridge cultural divides between the organisation and local communities.
Australia and NZ need new approach to Fiji militarily - report
A new report says Australia and New Zealand need to adopt a more equal approach to re-engaging with Fiji militarily.
Pressure on Joseph Parker to win
Unbeaten heavyweight Joseph Parker might not show it, but trainer Kevin Barry says his charge is under more pressure than at any other time in his professional boxing career.
Ethnic inequalities in NZ poverty unchanged
A study has found major ethnic inequalities in poverty among young people in New Zealand has remained the same for over two decades.
Company hopes award will inspire Pacific and Maori
The winners of a category in the Wellington Gold Awards hopes their win will inspire other Pacific and Maori people to consider starting their own business. Audio
Amnesty International's first Pasifika chair announced
New chair of Amnesty Internation's NZ board announced. Audio
New partnership to see more Pacific food products in NZ
A new trade partnership between a New Zealand company and its Pacific partners could see more food products from the region sold in New Zealand stores. Audio
Data shows bowel cancer diagnosis issues
As many as 40 percent of Māori and Pacific people with bowel cancer only discover they have the disease when they need emergency hospital care.
Call for churches to stand up against domestic violence
Churches across the Pacific are being challenged to do more to help address the high rates of violence against women. Audio
Panthers anniversary sees new wave of NZ Pasifika activists
The 45th anniversary of the Polynesian Panthers Party has seen the birth of a new generation of Pasifika activists in New Zealand. Audio
PACER-PLUS: blessing or curse?
Pacific Island countries are being urged to walk away from PACER-PLUS by a new report from the Pacific Network on Globalisation, PANG. Audio
Pacific Music Awards - the winners
Te Vaka and Vince Harder have dominated this year's Pacific Music Awards, which were announced at an event in Auckland last night. Comments
Being Samoan is 'something to treasure'
As Sāmoan Language Week draws to a close, Auckland students explain that learning Gagana Sāmoa brings pride, confidence and a sense of belonging.
