Sela Jane Aholelei
Vanuatu ministries learn about bank digitisation
Representatives from different Government Ministries in Vanuatu were given an introduction to the benefits and business care for digitization of transactions to its citizens. Audio
Schools in five PNG regions to benefit from tsunami project
Schools in five PNG regions stand to benefit from a Tsunami Preparedness Project. Audio
New Samoan historical short film in the making
A new Samoan historical short film called 'Liliu' is in the making. Filmed in Samoa focusing on the time when the country was ruled by New Zealand post WWI and the implications that occurred then. Audio
Funeral insurance product to ease financial stress in Samoa
There is potential for a funeral insurance product to exist in Samoa to address the ongoing financial stress that Samoans face when funerals arise. Audio
Guam students may study self-determination
Guam's department of education and the Commission for Decolonisation are working on an education plan to add topics around the self-determination vote and decolonisation to the curriculum. Audio
Conservation project in PNG goes ahead
A conservation agreement has been signed this month in Papua New Guinea that will focus on promoting sustainable development and biodiversity conservation in the provinces of East and West New… Audio
South Auckland student leaders turn to theatre to be heard
A south Auckland based theatre troupe called The Black Friars has made the first ever production led by Pacific student leaders from ten high schools. The show called 'Southside Rise' highlights true… Audio
Young Pacific leaders receive prestigious awards
The 2017 Queen's Young Leaders awards featured four Pacific women who have been recognised by their community for the work that they do. The work ranges from raising awareness about cancer treatment… Audio
South Auckland student leaders turn to theatre to be heard
A south Auckland based theatre troupe called The Black Friars has made the first ever production led by Pacific student leaders from ten high schools. The show called 'Southside Rise' highlights true… Audio
Pacific communities in NZ respond to Pharmac's new strategy
NZ drug buying agency Pharmac has produced the Pacific Responsiveness Strategy to help Pacific people gain a better understanding into the medicines that they have access to. Audio
Jonah from Tonga TV series to air on Māori TV
Māori Television has scheduled a controversial television show called Jonah from Tonga into their programming line up. However, this same show received a negative response from the Tongan community in… Audio
Samoan dance workshop raises questions on traditions
A call from the South Auckland community for more workshops on learning traditional Samoan dances, especially when nowadays the practices of Samoan dance is not considered 'traditional'. Audio
Teenage girls in Fiji caught in vicious cycle - welfare group
A community outreach group in Fiji believes there are a lot of young girls caught in a vicious cycle that includes poverty, broken families and sex exploitation. Audio
High number of teen pregnancies in Fiji reveal more issues
High number of pregnancies among teenage girls point to social problems such as lack of support for mothers and incest. Audio
Chairman of Samoa's Farmers Assoc. not alarmed by virus
A recent virus breakout has hit taro farms in Upolu, Samoa. Samoa's Farmers Association believe that the climate could be the reason for the breakout due to past experiences in the early 1990s. Audio
Mixed feelings in Fiji over NFP's proposed minimum wage raise
An opposition proposal to raise the minumum wage in Fiji has received conflicting responses from civil society groups. Audio
Celebrating Pacific women through dance in NZ
Works from four female choreographers from the Pacific will open the second Pacific Dance Festival in Auckland with a show called Wahine Toa. Audio
Cook Islands musician and All Black legend honoured in NZ
Among a number of Pacific people who have been acknowledged in the 2017 Queen's Birthday Honours list is a legendary Cook Island musician, and a former Manu Samoa and All Black rugby legend. Audio
Samoan musicians sweep the 2017 Pacific Music Awards
Adding to the celebration of the 55th year of Samoan independence and Samoan language week, Samoan artists acknowledge their homelands with their accolades at the 13th Vodafone Pacific Music Awards. Audio
Tongan wear moving away from traditional materials
An up and coming Tongan fashion designer showcases her modern take on the traditional Tongan 'kiekie' at her first fashion show in Auckland. Audio