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Mark Brown's Cabinet backs China deal
Cook Islands Foreign Affairs Minister says Cabinet ministers have endorsed the comprehensive strategic agreement the country will sign with China this week.
Funding cuts to Pasifika literacy project 'appalling' - NZEI
"For many Pasifika communities and families, the project helped mitigate the trauma of earlier generations who were not allowed to speak their languages in the classroom." Audio
Niue’s 50-year journey, from independence to global citizen
Niue reflects on the 50 years since it gained independence from New Zealand, and its place in the world. Audio
NZ Defence Force remembers HMNZS Moa sinking in Solomons
On April 7, 1943, HMNZS Moa was hit directly by a Japanese dive bomber and sank bow-first in under four minutes.
'For our families and country members' - PNG's women's cricket team captain
The Papua New Guinea women's cricket team, the Lewas, has successfully defended its Pacific Cup championship title beating Aotearoa Māori.
Dawn Raids apology a stand-out moment for outgoing politician
After more than a decade in the New Zealand Parliament, Minister for Pacific Peoples, Aupito William Sio is retiring. Audio
Study or work to support families, Pasifika students face tough choices
Some Pacific students in New Zealand are having to choose between studying or working to provide for their families. Audio
Covid forces Polyfest audiences online
The world's biggest Pacific dance festival is getting ready to take the stage in Auckland next week - but for the first time the show will go on without any crowds.
Moana Pasifika expect members to come out of isolation to train
Moana Pasifika team expect to come out of self-isolation and resume training in the next 72 hours.
NZ border reopening too late for this years harvest
There has been an overwhelming positive response to the New Zealand Government's decision to reopen New Zealand's international borders. But not everyone is happy. Audio
Quirky New Zealand
The Big Carrot in Ohakune, the Hundertwasser Toilets in Kawakawa, a Toothbrush Fence in Te Pahu and the Bluff Paua Shell House all make up New Zealand's many weird and wonderful landmarks that dot the… Audio, Gallery
Six tackles and sacrifice: The Kaiviti Silktails and PNG Hunters in Australia
In 2020 the Kaiviti Silktails and Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team's seasons were scrapped because of Covid-19. Audio
Rugby league star Manu Vatuvei pleads guilty in meth importation case
Former rugby league star Manu Vatuvei has pleaded guilty to importing methamphetamine.
Thousands asked to isolate after Wellington moves to alert level 2
The Wellington region has moved to alert level 2 until 11.59pm on Sunday after a visitor from Australia tested positive for Covid-19.
Pacific Trust seeks Wellington Council approval for new site
A Pacific Trust is seeking a new site for a multi-purpose Pacific cultural centre in Wellington. Audio
Pasifika unemployment in NZ rising, report shows
The Salvation Army's annual report on social trends shows unemployment rate for Pasifika in New Zealand increased last year due to the pandemic.
Fiji outlines travel bubble push with NZ, Aust
The Fiji government says it will continue to push for a travel bubble with New Zealand and Australia.
National Party 'deeply suspicious' of refugee Behrouz Boochani's visa
The National Party is surprised New Zealand immigration officials didn't consult their Australian counterparts before granting a visa to refugee author Behrouz Boochani.
Covid-19 lockdown: Group of Cook Islanders in limbo in Auckland
A group of Cook Islanders returning from the 2020 Golden Oldies World Netball Festival in Hawaii are stranded in Auckland.
Pacific author becomes young alumna 2020
A young Pacific writer has been formally acknowledged by her university for her creative achievements since she graduated. Video
