Pasifika
Pacific research marks 25 years of tracking children into adulthood
The study has followed over 1000 tamariki from South Auckland, producing rare Pasifika-led evidence on health, culture, and wellbeing.
Mana Moana - Live at the Michael Fowler Centre
A symphonic celebration highlighting the connectedness of our Pacific nations through music.
Performed by Signature Choir and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Brent Stewart. Audio
Prevalence of burnout of NZ Pacific people 'alarming' - study
A new study reveals an alarming prevalence of burnout among New Zealand-born Pacific peoples, highlighting urgent cultural and structural challenges impacting well-being. Audio
Pacific unemployment rate in NZ highest of any ethnic gr
Pacific peoples are being hit the hardest by rising unemployment which has risen to a near nine-year high. Audio
Confidential documents reveal MPP raised concerns over census overhaul
Internal advice shows the Ministry for Pacific Peoples minister was warned that replacing the traditional census with administrative data would have negative implications.
Paciific artists embrace their cultural roots
For many New Zealand born Pasifika people, connecting to their cultural identities is a challenge. Audio
Pasifika 'working for free' due to unfair pay gap
Workers' advocate Saunoamaali'i Dr Karanina Sumeo warns that recent amendments to the Equal Pay Act have widened wage disparities in Aotearoa.
Tips For a Smart Start in NZ
Juggling bills is hard, especially in a new country. As Ashburton's Pasifika community grows, they're sharing their hacks on heating, local resources and gardening. And Katy Gosset visits the new… Audio
Pasifika, Māori dying a decade earlier from heart disease, new report finds
University of Auckland professor Sir Collin Tukuitonga says the problem will only get worse amid a shortage in targeted resourcing.
Councillors hit back at Wayne Brown's 'Pacific victims' remark
Councillors Lotu Fuli and Alf Filipaina pointed to official data that shows they have outperformed the Auckland mayor in attendance.
Unemployment figures increase for Pasifika in NZ
Pasifika unemployment in New Zealand has risen another 1.2 points to 12.1 percent in the June 2025 quarter. Audio
RunIt: From backyard collision game to a cultural lightning rod
The brutal pastime-turned-phenomenon is dividing communities, doctors and athletes.
Pacific families bear the brunt of public housing evictions
Pacific families are being kicked out of public housing at disproportionate rates in Manurewa and Porirua, sparking calls for an urgent review of policy.
Shane Reti: No quotas for Pacific students at new medical school
But the Minister for Pacific Peoples and Universities says the academic institution in Waikato will prioritise under-represented communities.
Thrift Season 5 Trailer
Thrift is back with more money saving hints and hacks! Katy Gosset meets a savvy student who's teaching others how to eat better for less and visits an award-winning student flat garden. She gleans… Audio
NZ's AI strategy risks leaving Pasifika behind, expert warns
Namulau'ulu Nu'uali'i Eteroa Lafaele is calling for resourcing, representation, and equity to be central to AI policy.
Census overhaul sparks Pasifika 'invisibility' fears
Pacific data experts warn reforms to the way the New Zealand government collects community-level data will "fail Pasifika communities".
Proposed changes to NZ dawn raid laws not enough, advocates say
Pacific advocates in Aotearoa say a proposed law change for out-of-hours immigration visits - like dawn raids - doesn't go far enough. Audio
Advocates call for out-of-hours immigration visits to be outla
In Aotearoa, advocates are questioning why proposed law changes to out-of-hours immigration visits - like dawn raids - doesn't outlaw them entirely. Audio
Fauono Ken Laban: first Pacific candidate for Lower Hutt mayoralty
As the son of Sāmoan migrants who built their life in Wainuiomata, Fauono is a well-known broadcaster, community leader, and former police officer.
