New Zealand
Registrations open for Pacific Access Category and Samoa Quota visas
Up to 1650 Samoan citizens, 250 Tongan, 250 Fijian, 75 Kiribati, and 75 Tuvaluan citizens may be granted residence this year.
Widow of late Green MP calls for inquest into death
The widow of late Green Party MP Faanana Efeso Collins is calling for an inquest into his death accusing the organisers of the charity event he was attending at the time of failing him. Audio
Study investigates premature heart attacks among Fijians
Researchers at Otago University are seeking answers to why Fijian New Zealanders are at higher risk of having heart attacks or developing angina at a young age. Audio
'Our people deserve the best'
Samoan tech expert Namulau'ulu Nu'uali'i Eteroa Lafaele achieved a major milestone when she was named Young New Zealander of the Year last week. Audio
Faith, family, and flight: A Pacific engineer’s sky-high calling
From setbacks in school and doubts from teachers to setting records in aviation, Elisa Niovara is encouraging young Pasifika to believe in themselves.
Artist uses humour to highlight Pacific peoples NZ passport struggles
Christchurch-based Tongan artist John Vea opened on Saturday at the Christchurch Art Gallery. Audio
Pacific islanders 'have a very high-risk of overstaying' - immigration expert
A New Zealand immigration advisor believes visa-free travel should not be extended to visitors from Pacific Island nations despite growing calls for free movement of people in the region.
Fa'anānā Efeso Collins' widow reflects on grief, legacy, and a life without him
Vasa Fia Collins opens up about the heartbreak of losing him, the struggles of grief, and the powerful legacy he left behind in an exclusive interview with RNZ Pacific.
NZ joining AUKUS would make geopolitical waves - expert
A geopolitics analyst says New Zealand joining AUKUS would further intensify geopolitical tensions, which the Pacific region does not need. Audio
Green Party MP backs visa waiver access for Pacific nations
Pacific leaders have, in recent times, scaled up their calls for freer movement of people within the region, and Teanau Tuiono wants to make it a reality. Audio
Green MP eyes visa waiver access for Pacific countries
New Zealand's Minister of Internal Affairs says to date 847 Samoans have been granted New Zealand citizenship under a new law which came into force in late November. Audio
More than 800 Samoans receive NZ citizenship
New Zealand's Minister of Internal Affairs says 847 Samoans have been granted New Zealand citizenship under a new law. Audio
Haka at Destiny Church Protests: Māori and Pacific leaders weigh in
"The misuse of haka to push colonial agendas is perversely ironic," says Eru Kapa-Kingi.
Māori academic calls for dismantling of Destiny Church
Destiny Church members, who stormed a children's event on Saturday being hosted by a drag king have been widely condemned for their actions including by Auckland Council and New Zealand Prime Minister… Audio
Te Pāti Māori co-leader protest against 'aggressive' Cook Islands PM
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer joined more than 400 people in Rarotonga on Tuesday morning to protest against Prime Minister Mark Brown's government.
Mark Brown on China deal: 'No need for NZ to sit in the room with us'
The Cook Islands prime minister says New Zealand is asking for too much oversight over its deal with Beijing which is expected to be signed next week.
NZ and Cook Islands at odds over diplomatic issues
"We can confirm that there are a number of issues on which New Zealand and the Cook Islands Government currently do not see eye to eye," the spokesperson for Deputy PM Winston Peters said.
Show must go on: Polyfest organisers vow resilience
Despite a shortfall in promised government funding, Polyfest's organisers say that the resilience of Pacific people will keep the festival alive.
Blending Fashion and Freshness: A New Zealander’s New York Juice Journey
New Zealander Tom Wrights juice journey began humbly on the back of his bike, peddling his product during the pandemic and dropping orders door to door. Now Tom's juice has become a popular staple in… Audio
Pacific housing crisis stagnates despite growing demand
More than 30 per cent of Pasifika live in overcrowded homes, facing complex issues stemming from cultural values clashing with a housing market that favours smaller, high-profit properties.
