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Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban reflects on International Women’s Day
International Women's Day is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women around the world.
'Upward and onwards' - Pasifika ready for weekend showcase
"What we've tried to really focus on this year is really keep our food and craft offering genuine and authentic."
Kilikiti, a game about community and culture
"Kilikiti is about community, culture, fun, health and well-being," Theresa Lealofi, captain of the Tilafaiga Titans, says.
Create pathways supporting academic and cultural success of Pasifika - project
Researchers are calling on educators to rethink their approaches and create pathways that support the academic and cultural success of Pasifika learners in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Student leaders gather to celebrate upcoming 50th Polyfest anniversary
"Being in an environment like this, where Polyfest embraces and expresses your culture, is an honor," Polyfest participant says
Husband and wife describe KSM honour a momentous occasion
Pasifika couple honoured with King's Service Medals for dedication to youth and Pacific communities.
Cook Islands not qualified for UN membership, says prime minister
The Cook Islands will not pursue membership in the United Nations and the Commonwealth.
RNZ Pacific Cyclone Watch Service now in operation
RNZ Pacific has updated the on-air frequencies for its Cyclone Watch Service for the 2024-2025 cyclone season.
Here are the Pacific recipients of the New Year Honours list for 2024
Pasifika academics, artists, and advocates are among the recipients of New Zealand's 2024 New Year Honours.
RNZ Pacific's transmitter 1 replacement project begins
Work has started to decommission RNZ Pacific's shortwave transmitter 1 at its site on New Zealand's North Island.
'This is also our home': NZ Lawyer on decades-long Dawn Raids justice fight
A Tongan RSE worker, whose case sparked an independent review of Immigration New Zealand's "out of hours compliance visit" practices, is still on edge.
After cyclone, songs of praise and gratitude ring out in church halls across Hawke's Bay
In the midst of all the destruction from Cyclone Gabrielle, Pasifika voices singing songs of praise and gratitude have rung out in church halls across Hawke's Bay. Audio
What's holding Pacific rugby back from reaching its true potential?
Rugby fan and comedian James Nokise explains how he came to take a more serious look at the state of Pacific rugby.
'There's a lot of hidden talent, they're really good,' Pasifika girls cricket coach says
The inaugural Rangatahi Cricket Festival wrapped up in Auckland this week after three days of competition.
Shock and sadness as Pacific reacts to Ardern's resignation
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern led with strength, empathy and manaakitanga.
'This is for you': 24 Pasifika New Year's honours recipients
At least 24 Pacific people have been recognised in the 2023 New Zealand New Year's honours list.
Pacific youth leaders gather in NZ to discuss global issues
Fifty youth Pacific representatives from 15 countries gathered in Auckland for the Young Pacific Leaders TechCamp hosted by the U.S. Department of State. Audio
NZ and Cook Islands sign new partnership
New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown have signed a new Statement of Partnership in Rarotonga today.
Study on depression identifies key risk factors for Pasifika youth
Some key risk factors for depression in Pasifika youth have been identified, by a new study. Audio
In pictures: Marking one year on from Dawn Raids apology
Commemorations are underway at Ōrākei marae in Auckland for the one-year anniversary of the Dawn Raids apology.