Pasifika
Pawnbrokers under spotlight for helping 'desperate for money' Pasifika people
Pasifika families in New Zealand are increasingly falling victim to loan sharks and unscrupulous pawn loan agreements, with invaluable traditional items being lost, community workers say.
Pasifika, Maori leaders seeking legal personhood for whales make 'a big statement'
Aotearoa's Kiingi Tuheitia and the Cook Islands Kaumaiti Nui Tou Ariki have signed a declaration that aims to give to'orā more robust protections that are recognised internationally. Audio
Pasifika autism group a 'vehicle for change'
Pacific communities with negative perceptions of autism are being challenged to rethink their views and the language that describes people on the spectrum. Audio
K-pop makes big impression among NZ's Pasifika youth
The South Korean pop culture phenomenon has taken the world by storm and landed on Aotearoa shores garnering a growing fan base among young Pasifika. Video
ASB Polyfest: A showcase of cultural diversity and youth empowerment
From the rhythmic beats of Cook Islands drums to the grace and elegance of Siva Samoa, the festival brought together over 200 teams from 69 schools across Aotearoa.
'We need to be effective and be sensible about it' - Dr Kiki Maoate
The newly appointed chairperson of the National Pacific Health Senate Fatu Fono Ola says he doesn't have the same concerns over the New Zealand government as the previous chair. Audio
'Monkeys for colonial institutions': Pacific Advisory Group rep quits NZR
Pasifika community leader Pakilau Manase Lua has resigned from New Zealand Rugby citing a lack of Pasifika representation, saying "we deserve a seat at the table".
Samoan academic lands Harvard teaching role
Dr Therese Lautua is heading to Harvard University to share her knowledge with students across the globe. She says Pasifika people are "incredible at what we do". Audio
Former stars to be inducted into Pasifika rugby hall of fame
The inaugural event by the Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame will honour late All Black Johan Lomu and the late Papali'itele Peter Fatialofa, a former Manu Samoa legend.
Canterbury Polyfest: 'Celebrating language, culture, identity' this weekend
Gates open Saturday morning at Hagley Park for the most recognised Pacific festival in the South Island, with 27 schools and hundreds of people expected to attend the event.
'Need to break' cultural taboos for survivors of abuse in state care
A new service for survivors of abuse in state care is aiming to break cultures of shame by providing people an outlet to share their stories. Audio
Pasifika Festival to showcase culture and identity
The stage is set for Pasifika to celebrate their cultural identity at Auckland Pasifika Festival this weekend. Audio
Christchurch Pasifika leaders recognised
Three organisations and three individuals were given awards by the Pacific Youth Leadership and Transformation organisation for their service during the Covid-19 pandemic. Audio
Pasifika children most disadvantaged in NZ - poverty data
Child poverty statistics released by Statistics New Zealand show despite the previous Labour government's push at addressing poverty, there's been no improvement.
Fa'anānā Efeso Collins' family 'devastated' at his loss
The family of Green MP Fa'anānā Efeso Collins say they are "devastated" at his loss and have thanked the public for their patience during a "difficult time".
Wellington Pasifika Festival a huge success
Wellington's Pacific community came together to honour their rich cultural heritage at the Wellington Pasifika Festival over the weekend. Audio
Abba Rose Vaiaoga-Ioasa: 'Our culture affects everything in every way'
How does a chemical engineer make a film? Take equal parts curiosity, creativity, culture, complex subject matter and add a generous measure of comedy. Shake it up.
'Standing together': What Waitangi Day means for a Samoan Māori woman
For Valeria Gascoigne, it is an emotional moment. "It's a celebration of being Māori and also Samoan, and being proud of both." Audio
To honour the Treaty: Māori and Pacific unite 'like the in-laws' to redefine NZ's future
Waitangi Day is one of the most important days on the calendar for Māori. Pacific people across Aotearoa are engaging with Māori and uniting on how to honour the Treaty of Waitangi. Audio
Pasifika 'standing with Māori', govt critic says, as Reti welcomes Pacific peoples role
A Tongan community leader says the New Zealand government is "sending all the wrong signals" to Māori and Pasifika, but Pacific Peoples Minister Dr Shane Reti disagrees. Audio