Richard Pamatatau
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
Compulsory Education Stance Welcomed in Pacific
The educational initiatives of both National and Labour have been welcomed by some Pacific leaders. Audio
Pacific Island Affairs Shake-Up
Restructuring within the Ministry aims to see the Ministry improve relations with the community it serves. Audio
Insight Sunday 25 November: Pacific IT Lockout
An internet connection is beginning to be taken for granted but for many in the Pacific community reality is quite different. Audio
Insight Sunday 16 September: Family Violence
What are some of the obstacles that prevent people from reporting domestic violence? Audio
Insight Sunday 22 July: Pacific People and Politics
Richard Pamatatau explores why Pacific Islanders are often reticent about entering the political arena. Audio
Insight Sunday 04 March: Blood Tuna
Insight looks at New Zealand efforts to police illegal fishing in the Pacific. Audio