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Pasifika unemployment rate increase in NZ
Pasifika union advocates say that hard times for the community are only getting harder. Audio
Pasifika influencers slam kava business
An Auckland kava business has found itself at the heart of a cultural debate, with critics raising concerns about appropriation, authenticity, and the future of kava as a Pacific tradition. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 14 May 2025
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Moving beyond donor dependency: lessons from PNA
If national governments and regional organisations in the Pacific want to achieve long-term sustainability, they must move beyond the donor-driven model, writes Dr Transform Aqorau.
News in Niuean for 13 May 2025
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Tongan for 13 May 2025
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Pacific Waves for 13 May 2025
Measles case in Auckland highlights country's low vaccination rates, Australia military look to recruit in PNG; Mining seen as immediate solution for Bougainville's development; Rotuman youth work to… Audio
Measles case in Auckland highlights country's low vax rates
A vaccinologist says the new measles case which was confirmed yesterday in Auckland highlights the 'ticking time bomb' of insufficient vaccine coverage in New Zealand. Audio
Australia military look to recruit in PNG
Australia defence experts are split on whether recruiting from Papua New Guinea is a good idea. Audio
Operator advocates for Bougainville tourism sector
Whilst the Autonomous Bougainville Government's main economic focus is on reviving mining a tourism operator is advocating for more emphasis on attracting visitors to the region. Audio
Rotuman youth work to keep endangered language alive
It's Rotuman Language Week and the chief executive of the Centre for Pacific Languages says Rotuman is endangered and needs revitalising. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 13 May 2025
The latest News in Cook Island Maori ( Te Reo Maori Kiki Airani), brought to you by our partners Pacific Media Network Audio
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 12 May 2025
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 12 May 2025
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
