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NZ to keep its Solomons' police presence
New Zealand is to maintain a police presence in Solomon Islands once the Regional Assistance Mission ends its 14 year stint in July. Audio
Oscar Kightley calls on NZ to help Manus, Nauru refugees
The actor Oscar Kightley says New Zealand should be calling out Australia over human rights abuses in its offshore detention centres for refugees. Audio
NZ should offer to take Manus and Nauru refugees - Greens
New Zealand's Green Party says the Prime Minister should offer to take the 1200 refugees currently being held on Nauru and Manus Island if Australia's deal with the United States falls over.
NZ looking to help bolster Bougainville economy
New Zealand could put foreign aid money into developing the Bougainville tuna fishing sector.
Pacific travellers warned not to bring shells or coral into NZ
New Zealand's Department of Conservation is encouraging customs authorities around the region to continue raising awareness about export permits for cultural items.
Sport: Parker to defend his title against Fury
New Zealand heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker will make the first defence of his WBO world title in Auckland.
Sport: Samoa and Fiji ready for Wellington Sevens
There will be no easing into the job for Sir Gordon Tietjens at the Wellington Sevens, with Samoa facing a daunting line-up of matches on day one.
Sport: Samoa and Fiji ready for Wellington Sevens
There will be no easing into the job for Sir Gordon Tietjens at the Wellington Sevens, with Samoa facing a daunting line-up of matches on day one.
New key to help identify disease carrying mosquitos
The publication of a new key could help health officials identify mosquitos carrying Zika and dengue.
Cultural practices could influence sugar intake
Weddings, birthdays and funerals could be helping Pacific people claim the title as the highest consumers of sugary drinks in New Zealand.
Tongan community in Auckland farewell bus crash victims
Hundreds filled an Auckland church with song and prayer last night to remember the two people who died in a bus crash near Gisborne on Christmas Eve.
Norfolk to talk with Air NZ
The Norfolk Island Regional Council remains positive despite Air New Zealand ending its direct Auckland to Norfolk flights.
NZ public sector seeking Pasifika input
Efforts are being made to get more Pasifika people working in New Zealand's public sector. Audio
NZ under 20 footballers beaten
The New Zealand women's under 20 footballers have been beaten 3-1 by the USA in their second game at the Fifa World Cup in Papua New Guinea.
NZ mental health services called on to adapt
Increasingly Pacific people in New Zealand are trying to negotiate issues like culture, identity and poverty in their struggle with mental illness. Audio
Pacific people steered away from arts careers.
Pacific people are often praised for their artistic ability but feel the pressure to pursue other career paths say arts award recipients in New Zealand. Audio
Culture and spirituality important for Pasifika well-being
An NGO specialising in Pasifika health issues points to culture and spirituality as underpinning the well-being of Pacific people in New Zealand. Audio
Problems at Fiji's Nausori forces changes to Fiji Airways NZ flights
Fiji Airways is citing further problems at Nausori airport near Suva for flight changes to and from New Zealand tomorrow.
Pacific people called to work at NZ elections
The New Zealand Electoral Commission says more Pacific people working in the election will help boost low voter participation numbers in the country.
Tongan Language Week kicks off in NZ
New Zealand's Tongan Language Week starts today, with a focus on observing how Tongan culture has shaped the country. Audio
