Pasifika
Claims that NZ curriculum failing to reflect Pasifika identity
The director of Pacific Strategy and Engagement at the University of Auckland says New Zealand's curriculum fails to reflect its students from Pasifika and other minority backgrounds. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 7 July 2018
A documentary aimed at creating awareness about the effects of climate change on nations has triggered a political debate in Kiribati; Pacific Media Alliance says a ban imposed by Nauru on ABC… Audio
Siautu Alefaio: living with elders
The question of housing older people is high on the list of family concerns. For Pasifika families tradition often dictates where older people - or matua - live. Dr Siautu Alefaio says a new Massey… Audio
Otara centre celebrates decades of nurturing Pacific talent
Otara Music Arts Centre celebrates decades of nurturing Pacific talent in South Auckland. Audio
Nights' Culture - South Auckland
Photographer and artist Raymond Sagapolutele joins us from Manurewa. Tonight we talk Pacific Dance Fest, Mangere booze licenses and Jonah Lomu's headstone. Audio
Record Pasifika numbers of NZ police graduate
A record number of Pasifika police trainees have been recruited into the New Zealand Police in the latest graduate wing. Audio
Pasifika community seeks greater business participation
A gathering of Maori and Pasifika business people in Wellington has been told that they will still get some benefit out of a universal approach in the latest New Zealand government budget. Audio
Pasifika Super Rugby team seen as a must, but who'll pay?
The New Zealand government is considering a Super Rugby team based in the Islands from 2020. Joe Porter went to find out what a team would mean to the Pasifika communities and if it would solve… Video, Audio
Questions around NZ's commitment to Pasifika mental health
Questions are being asked about the level of commitment the New Zealand government is showing to the mental health of its Pasifika community. Audio
Pasifika midwives in NZ seek 'budget' recognition
Pacific midwives in NZ call for more support, pay and recognition of their expertise ahead of government budget announcements. Audio
Racism found in treatment of Pasifika rheumatic fever patients
A report on rheumatic disease in New Zealand claims there has been racist treatment and inappropriate handling of Maori and Pasifika patients. Audio
Could Pacific boxers be at higher risk of early-onset dementia?
Young Pasifika men considering careers in boxing are being warned that they could be at greater risk of early-onset dementia. New research on a cluster of eight former amateur or professional boxers -… Audio
Insight: Full House – Homelessness & Big Families
Are plans to build thousands of new homes going to cater for large and multi-generational Māori and Pasifika families? Audio
NZ Pacific Music Awards Finalists announced
Finalists for the 30th annual Pacific Music Awards in New Zealand have been announced.
New Year, Old Me?
As February nears, some of those well-intended healthy New Years resolutions might be slipping into the back of some people's minds. But according to a leading health academic, it's this very mindset… Audio
Southside Boys to Southside Giants
As year 13 students prepare themselves for the next step after high school, Arizona Leger from the Auckland University of Technology explores the stories of South Auckland to find out what it takes to… Audio
South Auckland Scope
Photographer Raymond Sagapolutele is our South Auckland cultural ambassador tonight. Audio
Pasifika drum strikes a chord
Twins Rachel and Jeremy Hall are bringing the beats of the Pacific into the digital age with the Patō – an electronic log drum inspired by the traditional Tongan lali. Video, Audio
Damon Salesa: our Pacific future
'Auckland and New Zealand are becoming more Pacific by the hour' writes Damon Salesa in his new book Island Time, NZ's Pacific Futures. Yet unlike other ethnic communities, Auckland's Pacific… Audio
Bookmarks - Nina Nawalowalo
Nina Nawalowalo is the founder and artistic director of The Conch theatre in Wellington. After a career spanning 30 years she was recently awarded the Senior Pacific Artist Award from Creative New… Audio
