Pasifika
'A sea of tranquility' - MPs and their groups
Whether cross-party or inter-parliament collectives, MP groups are all about human connections which help MPs, and importantly us, find out what makes them tick.
AudioSeen but unheard: The experience of Maori and Pasifika
New research out this morning has looked at the way Maori and Pasifika postgraduates in STEM are treated within the university space - and it paints a concerning picture. The paper includes the… Audio
Māori, Pasifika missing heart treatments due to inadequate diagnoses
A University of Otago researcher says Māori and Pasifika patients are being failed by heart abnormality diagnoses that are not fit for purpose. Audio
Engaging more Pasifika students with STEM subjects
Our next guest says that it's hard to find Pasifika students at Honours level with STEM backgrounds. Pasifika are under represented in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. The Government has… Audio
Call for NZ budget to tackle rising Pasifika health problem
A leading Pasifika health professional wants the New Zealand government to address the disparity in Pacific health outcomes.
Food parcels no solution
A long-term solution is needed to address the rising cost of living for New Zealand's hard-hit Pacific communities, a Pacific academic says.
Study or work to support families, Pasifika students face tough choices
Some Pacific students in New Zealand are having to choose between studying or working to provide for their families. Audio
How under-served learners are a $11b loss for New Zealand
Yesterday Nine to Noon looked at a new report into the declining rates of literacy and numeracy in the country and what could be done to fix it. This morning Lynn focuses on the $11b missing from the… Audio
Is home isolation stemming Covid spread? : Pasifika concerns
As Omicron infections escalate, so is concern from Pasifika outreach organisations about whether Government and public health initiatives endorsing home isolation, and community care are going to keep… Audio
Mental wellbeing in Aotearoa: a new snapshot
A new report-card into the wellbeing of New Zealanders finds a concerningly large minority of people and communities with persistently poor wellbeing. The report by the Mental Health and Wellbeing… Audio
Episode 5: It's All About Perspective
While gender is finally no longer seen as a binary choice in western societies, Pacific cultures have understood this for hundreds of years. Joe finds out what it means to be takatÄpui and fakafifine.
…Pasifika sports stars join the push for Covid vaccinations
Stay in the game! Get your Shot!" That's the message Pasifika sports stars took to the launch of a vaccination event in Auckland today.
Several high profile current and former sports people are… Audio
New multimedia segment for Pasifika on mental health
A new mental health segment led by Pacific organisations has launched online and on air this week to address mental health concerns in the Pasifika community.
Pasfika Covid-19 vaccination statistics tracking well
Covid-19 vaccinations for Young Pasifika living in New Zealand tracking well. Audio
New mental health segment for Pasifika launching on 531pi
A new mental health segment led by Pacific organisations in New Zealand is being launched online and on air this week to address mental health concerns in the Pasifika community. Audio
Pasifika mass vaccination events rolled out across Aotearoa
Mass vaccination events held by Pasifika communities well received across Aotearoa. Audio
Free NCEA tutoring programme growing
The University of Canterbury's outreach programme UCMeXL aims to help Pacific students achieve higher results in all NCEA levels. It's been going for 10 years and Riki Welsh from the University's… Audio
MPs on the Dawn Raids
This week Parliament held a special debate to give MPs a chance to talk about the official apology for the Dawn Raids of the 1970s. The House has some moments from that debate. Audio
MPs on the Dawn Raids
This week Parliament held a special debate to give MPs a chance to talk about the official apology for the Dawn Raids of the 1970s. The House has some moments from that debate.
AudioPacific children in NZ worst for dental health
Pasifika children are nearly twice as likely to have tooth decay at age five and are most likely to be hospitalised for dental issues.
