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Nanaia Mahuta under pressure as Pacific's geopolitical game heats up
Opinion - As a new 'Great Game' for control of the Pacific escalates, New Zealand's foreign minister is coming under pressure from all sides, Geoffrey Miller writes.
In defence of Super Rugby Pacific
Analysis - This year's inaugural edition of Super Rugby Pacific has been beset by issues, leading to it being derided by plenty as it's struggled along, Jamie Wall writes.
Moana Pasifika determined to break losing streak says coach
Sekope Kepu has recovered from his collar bone injury and will captain the Moana Pasifika against the Melbourne Rebels on Saturday.
Expert backs call for investment in Pacific health services and housing
A call for serious investment into Pacific health services and housing has been echoed by an epidemiologist.
Covid restrictions mean a different look for Polyfest celebration
The annual Polyfest cultural competition is underway. Audio
Pasifika need to be proactive in phase three of Omicron response
The Pacific community in Auckland needs to be proactive while in phase three of the Omicron response says Auckland Councillor Josephine Bartley.
South Auckland community leader delivers necessities to those stricken by Covid
The requirement to isolate at home means that tens of thousands of Covid-19 cases and their contacts are relying on family or friends to bring them what they need while they recover.
Former All Black Va'aiga Tuigamala has died
The former All Black and rugby league player Va'aiga Tuigamala has died, aged 52.
Official Covid-19 response information not clear says Pacific health provider
Representatives from Pacific-focused health providers are not surprised that Pasifika people make about half of the cases in the latest Covid-19 outbreak.
Rugby league great Olsen Filipaina has died
New Zealand rugby league great Olsen Filipaina has died at the age of 64, according to his brother Alf Filipaina.
More ethnic-specific figures on booster jabs needed, Pacific GP
The chair of the Pacific GP's network, Dr Api Talamaitoga wants the Ministry of Health to provide daily ethnic-specific figures to get the booster jab rates up in the face of the Covid-19 Omicron…
Pasifika reach 90% vaccinated: 'Keep going' urges doctor
Pacific Island New Zealanders are now 90 percent fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and a public health expert is urging them to keep up that momentum in the New Year.
'Trouble in Paradise' - images of the climate crisis in the Pacific
An exhibition at New Zealand's National Library will shine the spotlight on climate change in the Pacific region. Audio
Covid-19: 'Stay in the game! Get your shot!' Pasifika sports stars' message
"Stay in the game! Get your shot!" - That's the message Pasifika sports' stars are taking to a vaccination event in Auckland this week.
Pasifika legal education project launched
A ground-breaking project, to improve Pasifika legal education in Aotearoa, has just been launched. Audio
Pacific women's NGO granted a special consultative status by UN body
The PACIFICA organisation in Aotearoa has been granted a special consultative status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council.
Scholarships to attract Pasifika to financial advisor careers
Scholarships are being offered to attract more women, Māori and Pasifika to take up a career as a financial advisor in New Zealand. Audio
NZ government pledges $1.3b to climate change-affected countries
New Zealand's Pacific neighbours are in for a climate aid boost. Audio
Pacific community makes super vaccination effort
There was a street festival vibe to many Pasifika-organised Vaxathon events around the country today.
Covid-19 lockdowns causing more Pasifika to turn to online gambling
Concern is growing that prolonged Covid-19 lockdowns are causing an increase in online gambling within Pacific communities, according to a problem gambling support service. Audio
