Pasifika
Tonga vs Samoa: confrontation and celebration
Tongan and Samoans have been involved in violent clashes and flag burning in South Auckland this week and questions have been raised over whether the people involved were regular trouble-makers… Audio
Pacific women recognised for service at Stars of Oceania awards
Pacific women have been recognised for distinguished service at the Stars of Oceania awards. Audio
The Pasifika food revolution
With Auckland's first downtown Pacific restaurant Kai Pasifika now up and running, chef Robert Oliver is planning his next move – a Pacific Islands health initiative which will include a reality TV… Audio, Gallery
NZ university to launch memorial Pasifika scholarship fund
Victoria University in Wellington is launching a Pasifika scholarship fund in the memory of academic Dr Teresia Teaiwa. Audio
Push for more Pasifika firefighters
Just one percent of all Fire and Emergency NZ staff are Pasifika, and one of Auckland's first Pacific Island firefighters is urging more to join the ranks, saying they could be lifesavers for the… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 28 August 2017
Fresh elections are called after Tonga's king dissolves parliament; New PNG lands minister promises top to bottom cleanout; Sport: Only Samoa and Guam left in Pac Games race; Health and housing are… Audio
Selina Tusitala Marsh: Warrior poet
Selina Tusitala Marsh is a Waiheke Island-based poet of Samoan, Tuvaluan, Scottish and French descent whose latest collection of poems, Tightrope, is published this week. Selina reads a couple of… Video, Audio
Tongan-Rotuman awarded Fulbright residency
A poet of Tongan-Rotuman heritage has been awarded a prestigious artist's residency to Hawaii.
Samoans encouraged to discuss teen pregnancy
Samoan community leaders in New Zealand are being encouraged to openly discuss and support teenage pregnancies more.
Hutt Valley Polyfest gives youth identity boost
The rapid growth of a Pasifika cultural performance festival just north of Wellington, is seen as important in the struggle for New Zealand's Pacific youth to find a sense of belonging. Audio
Pasifika men's event in NZ focuses on issues, family violence
A Pasifika men's event in New Zealand tackles issues including health, financial capability and family violence. Audio
Flying Solo - solo parent Tamsyn's story
In the third episode of Flying Solo, Lynda Chanwai-Earle meets single-working parent Tamsyn Matchett who knows a thing or two about being discriminated against, especially overcoming the stigma around… Audio, Gallery
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 26 June 2017
Thanks given for RAMSI in the Solomons; We check in on polling in PNG; Claims that NZ government fails vulnerable Maori and Pasifika; Australian Human Rights Commission disturbed by government… Audio
Claims that NZ govt fails vulnerable Maori and Pasifika
A former mental health worker says the New Zealand government has failed to address the needs of vulnerable Maori and Pasifika peoples. Audio
Fewer Pacific people are migrating to New Zealand
Despite a rapid rise in immigrant numbers in New Zealand, it's getting harder for people from the Pacific to move to New Zealand. Audio
NZ Treasury takes a look into the country's Pasifika futures
A Pasifika academic in New Zealand gives a guest lecture at Treasury about New Zealand's Pacific Futures. Audio
Multi-lingual plays published in new book
A new book documenting four contemporary Pacific plays using a combination of English, Samoan, Niuean and Tongan has just been published.
New Zealand artist's tapa work on show at UN Ocean's Conference
New Zealand artist collaborates with other Pacific artists to show work at UN Ocean's Conference. Audio
Pacific Dance Festival
The Pacific Dance Festival is now in its second year bringing workshops, conferences and community events - and showcasing some of New Zealand's most exciting contemporary Pacific dance… Audio
Pasifika female dancers unite for the Pacific Dance Festival
Four Pacific female choreographers will contribute a piece each towards a show called Wahine Toa that will kick off the Pacific Dance Festival in New Zealand.
