Pasifika
NZ Pasifika comedian becomes a voice for climate change
A Samoan-Welsh New Zealander has become an unlikely and accidental voice for Pacific climate change awareness. Audio
Advice versus culture - the Pasifika mental health battle
Sufferers of mental illness are often encouraged to talk but Pacific people in New Zealand tell Koro Vaka'uta they feel trapped by a culture of silence. Video, Audio
NZ govt told not to forget South Island Pasifika
A Pasifika community leader from Otago in New Zealand's far south says the needs of Pasifika in the South Island are often ignored.
Move to get more Maori and Pasifika into NZ businesses
There are not enough Maori and Pasifika people involved in the corporate world in New Zealand and TupuToa intends doing something about it. Audio
Capture the people
Pasifika artist and curator Rosanna Raymond recently returned from China, where she presented 80 works by 13 Maori and Pasifika New Zealand artists at the Pingyao festival, the worlds largest… Audio, Gallery
Culture and spirituality important for Pasifika well-being
An NGO specialising in Pasifika health issues points to culture and spirituality as underpinning the well-being of Pacific people in New Zealand. Audio
South Auckland theatre remodels Shakespeare through Pasifika
A theatre group in South Auckland is using classic English literature to break down negative stereotypes surrounding Maori and Pasifika people. Video, Audio
Pasifika playwright Victor Rodger
Victor Rodger is sending out a challenge to other Pasifika writers. Where's the PI book that a nui generation will cherish? Audio
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
Insight: The Horror of NZ's Suicide Rates
New Zealand's suicide rates remain stubbornly high. Philippa Tolley explores what else can be done to turn them around. Video, Audio
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
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
Jahra Wasasala - Wahinetoa Nights
One of the events on at the inaugural Pacific Dance Festival is Wahinetoa Nights featuring choreographer/dancer Jahra Wasasala, whose Auckland Fringe Festival show Mother/Jaw won five awards… Video, Audio
Nights' Culture - Pasifika: 10 years of Fresh Gallery Otara
Samoan curator at Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery Ioana Gordon-Smith on Fresh Gallery Otara's 10th anniversary, and upcoming exhibitions by artists Ane Tonga and Janet Lilo. Audio
TAUTAI / NAVIGATE - Celebrating 30 years of Contemporary Pacific Arts
For thirty years Tautai Contemporary Pacific Arts Trust has been helping artists of Pacific heritage to navigate the tricky waters of the art world. To celebrate, they are holding a large-scale… Audio
Nights' Culture - Pasifika
Swaying to the broad range of arts and culture from around the Pacific is Samoan curator at Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery, Ioana Gordon-Smith... celebrating 30 years of Tautai Contemporary… Audio
Worries that proven maths programme could lose funding
A maths expert with proven success for a programme she helped set up for low decile schools is worried about running out of funding. Pasifika maths educator Roberta - or Bobbie - Hunter from Massey… Audio
Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu: Racism in rugby and school
Lawyer and former international rugby player Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu has promised to keep fighting racism in education and sport. Audio
No time to waste in fighting obesity
Sharon Brettkelly asks what is being done to halt the obesity crisis Video, Audio