New Zealand
Pasifika 'let down' by Christchurch council over new stadium build
Thursday 11 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Pasifika in Christchurch say they were skipped over in city council consultation for a major stadium project, and it's not the first time.
New Zealand aims to work more alongside Pacific nations
Monday 8 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The New Zealand Foreign Minister says the country's new Pacific policy is about a partnered approach. Nanaia Mahuta's focus on resilience is the follow up to the Pacific Reset set up three years ago.
New Zealand to focus on resilience in updated Pacific relationshp
Thursday 4 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The New Zealand Government is further stepping up its relationship with Pacific nations.
Covid-19: 'Stay in the game! Get your shot!' Pasifika sports stars' message
Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
"Stay in the game! Get your Shot!" - That's the message Pasifika sports' stars are taking to a vaccination event in Auckland this week.
NZ Reserve Bank to improve money transfers to the Pacific
Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
New Zealand's central bank aims to make money transfers to the Pacific islands easier to access and less expensive.
Pasifika legal education project launched
Monday 1 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
A ground-breaking project, to improve Pasifika legal education in Aotearoa, has just been launched.
Christchurch faces uncertain weekend as Covid-19 cases continue
Saturday 30 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Christchurch residents are on tenterhooks as they head into the weekend with four cases of Covid-19 in the community.
Covid-19 briefing: Stays in MIQ to be halved under new system
Thursday 28 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The government is revealing changes to MIQ today, with stays halving from 14 to seven days, followed by isolation at home for three days.
Shining a light on NZ's aid sector and its relationship with the Pacific
Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
New Zealand's Council for International Development's annual conference focussed on humanitarian aid and its relationship with the Pacific Islands.
Early easing of Covid restrictions could be lethal for Māori/Pasifika
Wednesday 20 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
A Pacific public health expert says a premature transition of Covid-19 restrictions in New Zealand could be lethal for Māori and Pasifika communities.
Pasifika GP's face pandemic burnout
Thursday 14 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Pasifika GPs on the front lines of the Covid-19 Delta outbreak in Aotearoa say they're on the brink of burn-out.
Covid-19 lockdowns causing more Pasifika to turn to online gambling
Friday 8 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Concern is growing that prolonged Covid-19 lockdowns are causing an increase in online gambling within Pacific communities, according to a problem gambling support service.
Effective vaccination campaigns must include Māori and Pacific leaders - immunologist
Thursday 7 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The calls for New Zealanders to get vaccinated are becoming more urgent by the day as Covid-19 embeds itself in the community.
Close to 6000 Pasifika vaccinated at 'Rally your Village' event
Wednesday 6 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
A mass vaccination event has dished out nearly 6000 vaccines to Pasifika in Auckland within almost a week.
NZ govt urged to ban seabed mining for Pacific's sake
Monday 4 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
A New Zealand Supreme Court ruling against seabed mining has been described as important for the Pacific region.
New data shows Pacific leading NZ youth in vaccination rollout
Wednesday 29 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
More Pasifika teenagers in Aotearoa New Zealand are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 than teenagers in other ethnic groups.
Moana Pasifika to call Mt Smart home
Tuesday 28 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional, Sports
Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium has been announced as the new home ground for the inaugural Moana Pasifika's Super Rugby team in their debut season of the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific competition.
Stranded Cook Islanders help out with vaccination drive
Saturday 25 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in New Zealand, Regional
A ‘Kuki Airani Vaccination Drive Through Centre’ was organised and held at the Atiu Hall in Mangere for Cook Islanders including those stranded in New Zealand this week.
Stranded Cook Islanders resisting takeaway treats
Thursday 23 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
A group of Cook Islands Olympic team members locked down in New Zealand are planning to keep it healthy despite the return of takeaways.
NZ criticised for abstention in vote on deepsea mining
Tuesday 21 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
New Zealand has been criticised for abstaining from voting in support of a deep sea mining moratorium in a global forum.
