Aid And Development
Dealing with a crunch - the fruit industry's labour shortage
Despite 2000 more seasonal workers due to arrive in New Zealand from January 2021, things aren't looking too rosy according some growers in the Hawkes Bay region. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar. Audio
Reflecting on the Mali coup - a Malian-New Zealander's perspective
Malian-New Zealander Boubacar Coulibaly reflects on the significance on the latest coup in Mali in August 2020. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar. Audio
Covid-19 takes 'blowtorch' to NGO sector - report
The Covid-19 pandemic has created an "existential threat" to some agencies, and almost half fear they will shut down, a new report reveals.
Level 3 essential services - saving lives one donation at a time
During the alert level 3 lockdown, a group of blood donors didn't back down from stepping up to help. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar. Audio
The tiny iwi that sold a dream and is reaping the rewards
Sharon Brettkelly heads to the Bay of Plenty where a tiny iwi has managed to galvanise a community behind a high-risk aquaculture project - and is reaping the rewards. Audio
Can Sophie Wessex reignite the royal flame?
It's been a tough time for the British royal family of late. However, there is a ray of light in the form of Sophie, Countess of Wessex, who is being tipped to steady the royal ship. Author Christina… Audio
Covid-19 hugely impacts world hunger
Covid-19 has had a huge impact on the number of people going hungry in the world. That's according to a yearly report published by the UN into the state of food security and nutrition worldwide. It… Audio
A champion for refugee causes - remembering Ismail Gamadid
The Waikato refugee and Muslim community lost one of its prominent leaders, Ismail Dirye Gamadid, to Covid-19 last month. We look at the legacy of his life. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar. Audio
Linking two worlds during lockdown
Raising funds to help those in need during Ramadan can be even harder in lockdown. That certainly isn't stopping three people from across the world who call New Zealand home. Produced by Kadambari… Audio
Covid-19: Kelvin Davis discusses new Tourism Action Group
A new tourism advisory group will meet for the first time this week.
The Covid-19 Tourism Action Group or C-tag been set up to advise the government on fall out of coronovirus and strategy for… Video, Audio
Dateline Pacific for 20 January 2020
Papua New Guinea's government has defended its efforts to protect human rights, following a damning annual report by Human Rights Watch; Reports of asylum seekers being tortured in Port Moresby's… Audio
NZ aid policy encouraging - watchdog
An academic group that analyses New Zealand's aid and development work says the government's new emphasis on 'sustainable development' is encouraging - on paper. Audio
Time's up for volunteering
Insight - Volunteering is facing a crisis. Insight's report Teresa Cowie investigates how essential services can survive as more and more people decide they can't make on going commitments to help… Video, Audio
All around the globe - the NZDF has a far reaching remit
Our Defence Force may be small but our troops are spread all over the world, sometimes in conflict zones that have left the headlines, and some places that are unexpected. Audio
Bougainville's background of destruction - and hopes for the future
The referendum results will be in before Christmas - will the beautiful island of Bougainville, with a violent and destructive past, is heading toward independence. Audio
Pouring billions into keeping the regions healthy
Is the much-maligned Provincial Growth Fund making a difference in the regions? Audio
Tuvalu's fight to stay above the waves
Tuvalu is the poster boy for small island countries suffering from climate change and its very existence and that of its people is under threat. Despite the gloomy outlook, Tuvalu has big plans for… Audio
What is Australia doing with its Islamic State citizens?
An Australian official has visited northern Syria to discuss what to do with Australian citizens who were members of the Islamic State group and their children.
The foreign affairs official, Jon… Audio
Lifting the veil on China's Belt & Road Initiative
The world's super powers are on edge as China's trade policy projects increasingly dot the world map. Audio
China's Xi vows transparency over Belt and Road amid debt worries
Chinese President Xi Jinping is promising to set high standards for Beijing's sweeping infrastructure-building initiative amid concerns it leaves some developing countries with too much debt.