Richard Pamatatau
Elections in Tonga
The two tier election process in Tonga begins today. The 33 noble families elect 9 people to represent them in parliament. Audio
Tongan Elections
There's just two days left of campaigning ahead of elections in Tonga. Audio
Tonga Elections
A state of emergency remains in force in the Pacific Kingdom of Tonga, only days out from the country's elections. Audio
Desperate Shortage of Emergency Housing
The Housing Minister meets today with a range of government agencies to tackle a desperate shortage of emergency housing. Audio
More Centres to Cope With Baby Boom
Urgent need for more centres to cope with children from the baby boom in Manukau City. Audio
Early Childhood Educators Falling Short
The City of Manukau Education Trust says a recent survey reveals a chronic shortage of services. Audio
New Labour Party Member Welcomed
The Labour party's newest member of parliament, Su'a William Sio of Mangere, gets sworn in tomorrow. Audio
Pacific Island Fono
Pacific Island leaders outlined community concerns to the Prime Minister at a Fono in Mangere yesterday. Audio
Fiji Election Timetable
A lack of progress on an election timetable for Fiji has prompted foreign ministers to form a ministerial contact group. Audio
Foreign Ministers From the Pacific Islands Meet Today
Winston Peters, says the meeting will be looking for a timetable with target dates in the run up to the election. Audio
Tongan High Commision
Tonga has announced plans to open a high commission in Wellington in June and a consular office in Auckland. Audio
Military Life for High School Students
High school students wanting a taste of military life are getting it under a new initiative at the Whangaparaoa Army Base. Audio
ASB Polyfest
9000 competitors from schools across Auckland will compete at the ASB Polyfest cultural competition in Manukau City. Audio
Key Disappoints Pasifika Festival
The National Party leader has decided to attend the Hokitika Wild Food Festival rather than the Pasifika Festival. Audio
The Prime Minister Opens Pacific Trade Expo
14 Pacific countries are represented at the expo in Waitakere City. Audio
Bainimarama Appoints Himself Head
New Zealand's Fijian community fear bloodshed following Bainimarama appointing himself head of the great council of chiefs. Audio
The Pacific Vote
The traditional support for Labour from the Pacific community is under pressure. Audio
