Richard Pamatatau
Onslaught of offensive emails sent to Maori Party
A large number of offensive emails landed in the Maori Party's inbox in the wake of its MP Hone Harawira's controversial trip to Paris last year. Audio
Tongan ferry operators urged to take responsibility for tragedy
A Tongan leader in New Zealand says board members of the Shipping Corporation of Polynesia should stop blaming others for the sinking of the ferry Princess Ashika. Audio
Government criticised at ferry sinking hearing
What's also emerging through the Royal Commission is evidence of significant disfunction across government departments especially over matters of law. Audio
More evidence of Government failure at sinking inquiry
The Royal Commission into the sinking of the Princess Ashika yesterday revealed even more evidence of governance failure when the country's former attorney general and justice minister appeared. Audio
Inquiry grills senior shipping company officials
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the Princess Ashika which saw 74 lives lost last August is now grilling senior members of the company which owned the ship. Audio
Passions for jewels
Whether it's the sparkle of a diamond ring, a glass bangle from India or the quiet shine of a Fijian tabua or whaletooth - jewellery plays a huge role in many women's lives. Audio
Bags and shoes showcase a person's pysche
For some New Zealand women their passion is the humble shoe and the handbag - mixing names like Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik, Chanel and Valentino. Audio
NZ remittances to Pacific islands decline
The amount of money sent by New Zealand's Pacific Islander population to family back home is likely to be down ten per cent over the last year. Audio
Luxury market alive and well
If you're looking for something different to give loved ones this Christmas, and you're not strapped for cash, the luxury end of the market is alive and well, even in these recessionary times. Audio
National seeks closer relationship with Pacific churches
Delegates at a Pacific Island economic development conference in Manukau City have been told the National-led government wants to forge closer relationships with the community's many churches. Audio
Fijians outside Suva know little about democratic rights
The head of Fiji's Citizens' Constitutional Forum says there's too much focus on a date for elections and not enough being done to deal with the country's deep seated racial problems. Audio
Pacific laws on sex offences falling short
Delegates at a political conference at Auckland University have been told laws to protect people from sexual offences in the Pacific Islands falls short of international best practice. Audio
Pasefika North Shore Festival showcases city's diversity
The Pasefika North Shore Festival this weekend showcased the culture and sport of the city's small but growing Pacific population, dispelling the stereotype the city is home to only Pakeha. Audio
Legislative support needed to support healthy eating
Healthy eating and exercise campaigns aimed at Pacific Islanders could be a waste of time and money according to one study. Audio
Pacific artists want more reward for their artworks
The head of Auckland University's School of Fine Arts says Pacific and Maori Artists wanting better prices for their art, have to choose very carefully where and how they exhibit their creations. Audio
Tongans support proposals for political change
Members of New Zealand's Tongan community say the country is ready to be run by an elected parliament and for the constitutional monarch to have less power. Audio
NZ govt gives $4 million more to Samoa
A prominent member of Auckland's Samoan community has warned that a four million dollar donation for tourism reconstruction in Samoa must not be wasted. Audio
Top diplomats told to leave Fiji
New Zealand's acting deputy High Commissioner and the Australian High Commissioner have been given 24 hours to leave Fiji. Audio
Samoan tsunami chance to rethink cultural giving
The Samoan head of state says the recent tsunami in his country has forced people to rethink the traditions of expensive funerals and cultural giving or fa'alavelave. Audio
Youth gangs hard to leave according to new report
New research from the Auckland University of Technology reveals many youth gang members want to leave but it's easier said than done. Audio