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Pasifika leaders, newcomers compete in Auckland elections
This local body election also marked a continued increase in Pacific representation on the city council.
Restoring the power of black tapa with memories of the Tongan and English Queens
In 1953 Queen Salote of Tonga visited England for Queen Elizabeth the Second's Coronation. At which, she is said to have won "the affection of the British people" by riding to the ceremony in the… Audio
Aotearoa's first Pasifika mayor elected
Fauono Ken Laban's victory in Lower Hutt marks a historic milestone for Pacific representation in local government.
News in Niuean for 11 October 2025
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 11 October 2025
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 10 October 2025
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
'You can't turn history around': Fiji must look forwards not backwards - academic
A Fijian academic says the country must look forward not backward as it celebrates 55 years of independence.
'Protect our families': Pacific leaders issue measles warning
A Pacific leader has called on people to get vaccinated against measles because, "we all know what happened in Samoa".
News in Niuean for 10 October 2025
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Samoan for 10 October 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Tongan for 10 October 2025
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Pacific Waves 10 October 2025
RNZ Pacific Papua New Guinea correspondent Scott Waide joins Pacific Waves to unpack PNG's defence treaty with Australia and more; NZ govt urged to create new humanitarian visa; Pacific sports wrap… Audio
PNG and Australia defence treaty to be debated
RNZ Pacific Papua New Guinea correspondent Scott Waide joins Pacific Waves to unpack PNG's defence treaty with Australia and more. Audio
NZ govt urged to create new humanitarian visa
Amnesty International is asking the New Zealand Government to create a new humanitarian visa for Pacific people impacted by climate change. Audio
Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora
Samoa loses to Oman in T20 World Cup qualifier opener, new rugby union competition raises concerns and Pacific Championships teams list sends rugby league fans into a frenzy. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 10 October 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 9 October 2025
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
