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Language week promotes Tuvaluan culture in NZ
Tuvalu Language Week is being celebrated for the fifth time in New Zealand, with this year's focus on retaining and progressing their culture.
Chocolate and coffee from the Pacific on show New Zealand
Five chocolate and coffee suppliers from across the Pacific hope to expand their presence in the New Zealand market through Auckland's annual Chocolate and Coffee show.
Apia confrontation highlights sensitivity over West Papua
A confrontation between media and Indonesian officials in Samoa last week has highlighted the depth of regional feelings about West Papua.
Pacific people gearing up to vote in 2017 NZ Election
Pacific people in south Auckland share different priorities when it comes to voting in the 2017 election. Video
Tongan future leaders and public figures embrace their culture
As Tongan Language Week draws to a close in New Zealand, prominent Tongan public figures and young leaders say their culture guides and inspires them in their work.
‘Family values will keep Tongan language alive in NZ’
Tongans living in New Zealand say traditional family values will help sustain the language for future generations.
Pacific designers showcase their spin on high fashion
Culture capital of Auckland to host its first Pacific Fusion Fashion Show 2017.
NZ-born Pacific artists challenge stereotypes in Hamilton
A collection of work touching on the personal experiences of New Zealand-born Pacific artists will feature in a new exhibition in New Zealand's Waikato region.
Cooks bill puts spotlight on Pacific's anti-gay laws
The Cook Islands is in the process of decriminalising homosexuality, yet some Pacific countries still have harsh penalties on the lawbooks.
Another NZ Pacific MP upset at airing of Jonah from Tonga
New Zealand Labour Party MP Carmel Sepuloni has concerns over Māori Television choosing to air the controversial Australian TV comedy series Jonah from Tonga.
Tongan traditional wear with a modern twist
A Tongan woman is pushing the boundaries of Tongan fashion by taking traditional Tongan garments and adding a contemporary twist to the items.
Pacific researchers tackle taboo over suicide
Pacific researchers in Auckland have joined forces to produce the first ethnic specific framework on suicide prevention among Tongan youth in New Zealand. Audio
Contributor wants PNG womens anthology in more hands
A contributor to a Papua New Guinea book about women's equality says it's important that it reach more hands.
The first Pasifika African theatre production in Aotearoa
'In Transit' shares true stories about refugees and migrants from their African countries to Aotearoa.
Pacific athletes to compete in the World Masters Games
A Samoan grandmother is among competitors from the Pacific competing at the 2017 World Masters Games in Auckland.