Richard Pamatatau
Pacific Prostates
The lack of a word for"prostate"in Pacific languages may be hampering awareness efforts targetting Pacific men. Audio
Manurewa Shooting Update
The police are executing search warrants in the South Auckland area. Audio
Massey University Slams a Report into Human Capital
It's alleging that Pacific Island migrants are becoming an underclass. Audio
Budget 2008 Review (Part 4)
With our Pacific Issues Correspondent Richard Pamatatau. Audio
The Family Party Conference
The Family Party, formed by the Destiny Church and other fundamentalist Christian Churches, says it will crack down on youth gangs. Audio
Inquest Into Death Begins Today
Folole Muliaga died last year after the electricity was cut to her home because of an unpaid power bill. Audio
Immigration Service's Pacific Division
Some of Auckland's Pacific leaders are dismayed at the bad press being received by the Immigration Service's Pacific Division. Audio
Immigration Service Under Fire
Allegations including theft, bribery and fraud are being leveled at staff from the Pacific Division of the Immigration Service. Audio
Tonga's Coronation Week - 4 Million Dollars
The celebration includes sports and culture, a traditional coronation over kava then a western styled crowning ceremony. Audio
Pacific Population - Brink of Dependency Crisis
An alcohol conference in Auckland has shown the Pacific population is on the brink of a dependency crisis. Audio
Insight, 4 May: Tonga
Insight visits the semi-feudal Kingdom of Tonga and asks whether the recent elections will speed up political reform. Audio
Overhaul Of Tonga's Electoral Rolls
The prime minister of Tonga is calling for a major overhaul of the country's electoral rolls which include names of dead people. Audio
Tongan Elections
Last week's Tongan election saw the only woman elected by the people lose her assembly seat. Audio
Tongan People Want Change
The Tongan Prime Minister is warning political reform won't happen quickly following last weeks election. Audio
Tongan Elections
Our Pacific Issues Correspondent Richard Pamatatau is in Tonga and joins us now. Audio
Tongan Nobility Choose Nine Members
The commoners vote tomorrow for a further 9 members in the country's two tier system. Audio
Elections in Tonga
The two tier election process in Tonga begins today. The 33 noble families elect 9 people to represent them in parliament. Audio
Tongan Elections
There's just two days left of campaigning ahead of elections in Tonga. Audio
Tonga Elections
A state of emergency remains in force in the Pacific Kingdom of Tonga, only days out from the country's elections. Audio
