Stories by Koro Vaka'uta

A Samoan woman behind an innovative internship programme linking Pasifika to the public sector has been recognised in New Zealand's inaugural Public Service Medals.

A Pasifika business leader says collaboration with Māori is key to boosting his community's activity in New Zealand's private sector. Audio

Efforts are continuing to have Chuuk leave the Federated States of Mircronesia despite warnings its departure would adversely impact the island group. Audio

Opinion - The Kiwis name three World Cup Toa Samoa players in their team for this weekend's rugby league test against England and the reaction is interesting.

Opinion - The Kiwis name three World Cup Toa Samoa players in their team for this weekend's rugby league test against England and the reaction is interesting.

Pasifika entrepreneurs in New Zealand are hoping for more initiatives to get their people into business. Audio

A charity focused on providing eye care in the Pacific hopes collaboration will help to combat the broader threat of non-communicable diseases in the region. Video, Audio

The media industry is said to be in crisis, with some leading Pacific journalists describing a dire state of affairs when it comes to media freedom in the region. Audio

First Person - Cyclone Gita left a destructive path across Tonga destroying homes and crops but RNZ Pacific's Koro Vaka'uta found the island nation's people to be remarkably resilient.

It's been a week since Tonga's worst storm in decades, Cyclone Gita, hit the islands leaving hundreds homeless and others still struggling without power. Audio

Initially many thought the most significant thing about this term of government was that it was the first since an historic dissolution of the Tongan parliament, which triggered a snap election last…

Four days after Cyclone Gita and authorities were still struggling to get supplies to those who most need it.

It's been three days since Cyclone Gita swept through the Tongan islands of 'Eua and Tongatapu leaving most people without power and water and others without a home. RNZ Pacific's Koro Vaka'uta…

The people of Tonga appear to have sent a message, handing a landslide victory to 'Akilisi Pohiva's Democratic Party in Thursday's election. Audio

The rapid growth of a Pasifika cultural performance festival just north of Wellington, is seen as important in the struggle for New Zealand's Pacific youth to find a sense of belonging. Audio

Sackings, threats and court action have thrust media freedom into the spotlight in Tonga. Audio

The Tongan government appears to have cracked down on what it calls unfair reporting of its affairs by overhauling the leadership of the state broadcaster. Audio

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

The Pacific should take note of protests against a controversial oil pipeline project in North Dakota to prevent similar projects from occurring elsewhere says a Native American artist. Video, Audio

In an effort to attract more Pasifika people into New Zealand's public sector, a customised internship programme was launched this month. Audio

A new business mentoring initiative hopes to bring about a change in Pasifika mindsets when it comes to entrepreneurship. Audio

The home and church are being promoted as places to help the endangered Tokelauan language survive. Audio

Accusations of racism have been thrown up amid complaints about commentators not pronouncing Pasifika names correctly at the recent Pacific Island Rugby League Internationals in Sydney.

Australian sports commentators' constant manglings of Pasifika names have led to accusations of racism and a formal complaint.

The Pacific Islands Forum in Port Moresby has concluded without unity on climate change, but with signs of a new approach to fisheries management.