Pasifika
Leadership vital for Pacific's ICT advances
An editor of a new book about so-called e-government in the Pacific says leadership is essential for regional countries to get full benefits from Information and Communication Technology. Audio
In pictures: Pacific Music Awards 2017
The Pacific Music Awards took place at Manukau's Vodafone Events Centre last night with Kings and Aaradhna coming out on top. The night was filled with electrifying performances and galvanising…
Pacific Music Awards highlight a thriving community
Music 101’s Alex Behan and RNZ Pacific’s Indira Stewart talk to three of this year's nominees about making music in the largest Polynesian city in the world. Video, Audio
Nights' Culture - South Auckland
Photographer Raymond Sagapolutele talking about the happenings and doings of South Auckland. Audio
Igelese Ete: the naked choir master
Igelese Ete has been singing and leading choirs since he was a teenager. He's been involved in the musical scores of two films - The Lord of the Rings, and more recently, Disney's Moana. Now he's… Audio
Parliament a voice for Pacific young people
A hundred Pacific young people will get the chance to discuss problems they face and find solutions when the Pacific Youth Parliament session begins today.
New book aims to get Pacific voices in mainstream
A new book has been launched highlighting some of the most insightful commentary on Pacific life in New Zealand over the past two years.
NZ Pacific population growth drives demand for books
The continued growth of New Zealand's young pacific population has resulted in a high need for more children's literature on pacific stories and pacific language books. Audio
NZ hungry for Pacific products
An appetite for pacific products in New Zealand's food and beverage industry is fast on the rise.
Pacific businesses in Auckland to try and break into NZ market
28 businesses from around the pacific region are in Auckland creating partnerships that will help them break into the New Zealand market. Audio
Vanuatu firm reaps rewards from hungry RSE workers
A Vanuatu food company giving overseas seasonal workers a taste of home is set to increase its workforce as sales rise. Audio
New Zealand's Pasifika Festival remembers 25 years
Thousands of visitors attended Auckland's Pasifika festival 25th anniversary celebrations over the weekend. Audio
Community mourns loss of 'shining light of Pacific scholarship'
Teresia Teaiwa is 'a shining light', 'a fiery canoe' and 'a golden link' according to those coming to grips with the Pasifika academic's death. Audio
Nights' Culture - Raymond Sagapolutele
Raymond Sagapolutele is a photographer, and he's also done a project called "Out of Context" that looks to tell the stories from Raymond Sagapolutele's generation of Polynesians who were born to… Audio
Pasifika encouraged to get interested in NZ politics
A New Zealand group is working on giving young Pasifika a voice and getting them engaged in politics. Audio
Moves to boost Pasifika understanding in NZ public sector
It's hoped understanding between the Pasifika community and New Zealand's public sector is boosted through a customised internship programme. Audio
Exhibition points to lack of representation of indigenous women
The lack of representation among indigenous women around the world remains as relevant an issue today as it was thirty years ago. Audio
Tupu Tai programme provides two-way exposure for Pasifika and govt
Pasifika students and graduates who completed the inaugural Tupu Tai internships say they have gained a better understanding of New Zealand's public sector.
Pasifika arts interns expand their knowledge
Textile designer Sonya Elspeth Withers and captions producer Sarah Maiava have been been awarded internships by the Tautai Contemporary Pacific Arts Trust. Audio
Research into Pacific athletes' mental health begins
A young researcher will spend the next three years looking at the mental health and well-being of elite Pacific athletes. Audio
