Will 'Ilolahia
Human Rights Commission backs call for dawn raids apology
Those wanting an official apology for the dawn raids of the 1970s have been helped along, with the human rights commission throwing its support behind the call. Audio
NZ govt is urged to apologise for Dawn Raids in 70's
A Pacific social justice movement is calling on the New Zealand government to formally apologise for the dawn raids of the 1970's. Audio
Black Lives Matter protests galvanise Pasifika voices
The Black Lives Matter protests across the US have galvanised New Zealand's Pacific community. Police brutality and harassment is an everyday fear for them too, they say. Audio
A rubber plantation, or a front for illegal logging?
A promised rubber plantation on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island is a front for illegal logging, a new report says, with none of the promises having come to fruition. Audio
George Floyd protests inspire support for Pasifika in NZ
The killing by police of unarmed black man George Floyd in the US has activism around the world, including an outpouring of support from the Pasifika community in New Zealand.
Advocates say Pacific… Audio
Tonga Invitational XIII vs Great Britain: Tongan community divided
The Tongan community appears divided ahead of this weekend's clash between the Tonga Invitational XIII and Great Britain in Hamilton. Audio
World in Sport for 23 October 2019
A founding member of the Mate Ma'a Tonga rugby league team says community support for the team has dwindled, a disappointing Rugby World Cup for Pacific Island nations has revived calls for a revamp… Audio
Polynesian Panthers mark 45 years
A group credited with fighting racism against Pacific people in New Zealand and putting them on the map politically celebrated 45 years this week. Audio
Complaints over Pasifika names being mispronounced
The recent Pacific Island Rugby league internationals have thrown up accusations of racism amid complaints over commentators not pronuncing Pasifka names correctly. Audio
Melani Anae and Will 'Ilolahia: Polynesian Panthers
Dr Anae is Senior Lecturer and Director of Research of Pacific Studies at the University of Auckland; Will 'Ilolahia is the founder of the Waiata Artists Trust. Both were members of the Polynesian… Audio