Keep up-to-date with live news and current affairs from New Zealand's Pacific Island communities.

Pacific News; highlights from the Humans of South Auckland Launch; NZ Prisons; American Football and we meet Tongan poet Simone Kaho.

Pacific News; Cook Islands golfer Phillis Meti; Gender Pay Gap; Pasifika social enterprise Affirming Works; and the Koi Boys.

Coverage of the Sunpix Pacific Peoples Awards; and current affairs from New Zealand's Pacific Island communities.

Keep up-to-date with live news and current affairs from New Zealand's Pacific Island communities.

Episode 37. segment 1. 2009 Miss South Pacific Story only: This year there were high hopes that a contestant from Melanesia would take the crown -- segment 2. Pacific news -- segment 3. Police recruiting story only: Police continue to push for recruits from our Pacific communities with the recent graduation of students from a course in South Auckland -- segment 4. North Shore Pasifika Festival Story only: A day to celebrate culture and identity for many of the city's 6000 Pacific residents -- segment 5. Water Safety Story Only: Jerry Tauamiti investigates the statistics of drownings and talks to family-members who've lost a loved one to the sea -- segment 6. New world record in mass ukulele playing story only: Recently a whole bunch of primary school kids from 70 different schools got together at the ukulele -- segment 7. Pacific Rock music band Story only: That's right, the band's called City Of Missiles and their chosen sound is hard rock.

Ep. 35. Ashika Inquiry story only: Inquiry into the sinking of the Princess Ashika continues to unearth more revelations about the un-seaworthiness of the vessel -- Creative NZ arts awards story only: Announcement of this years Creative NZ arts awards -- Inga Tuigamala: Its been a few years since he retired but he's fast making a name for himself as a businessman, a sports cloumnist and for his political views watch -- Kickboxing story only: Cambodian kickboxing gym in South Auckland -- Golden Oldies Netball story only: The girls' turn to make like Silver Ferns and show off on the Netball court -- 25 years of Aoga story only: Its been 25 years since the very first Aoga fa'asamoa was established in NZ.

Ep. 36. segment 1. News wrap stories only: Samoan sea voyaging canoe, 24 hour cyclathon tsunami appeal event, Fatu Feu'u art auction -- segment 2. Samoan land rights story: Law critics say the Land Titles Registration Act 2008 threatens ownership of customary lands -- segment 3. Pacific smoking story: A new Pacific service has been launched to reduce Pacific rates of smoking -- segment 4. High school entrepreneurs story: A high school where students have developed a business and product line from scratch -- segment 5. Family violence play story: One Cook Islands father has decided to do his bit for White Ribbon Day, he's written a play about family violence -- segment 6. Young chess masters story: Tokeleaun/Fijian youngsters Denzel and Joeli Filipo have chosen to play a different game.

Ep. 40. This Pacific Music Special highlights Pacific music’s newcomers and big hitters of 2009, from J Williams, Erakah, Savage to Nesian Mystik, Devolo, Sweet and Irie.

Ep. 38. segment 1. David Tua and upcoming fights, young Samoan sports scholarships and the elderly and disabled are honoured -- segment 2. Pacific democracy story: A conference to discuss democracy issues in the Pacific -- segment 3. Rev Ete Retires story: Wellingtons Reverend Ete retires after 35 years -- segment 4. Building houses in Samoa story: Habitat for Humanity is helping Samoa rebuild -- segment 5. Singer Bella Kalolo story: The release of her E.P. at the start of her north island tour -- segment 6. Rapper Tyson Tyler story: Australian born, South Auckland raised Fijian rapper and his music.

Ep. 39. segment 1. News wrap: Fiji Cyclone, David Tua, Samoan star search -- segment 2. Super city update: with only 20 seats on the upper board of Supercity, will Pacific have one of those seats -- segment 3. Fiji Family Christchurch: Fijian family feeding the homeless every Friday night for 4 years -- segment 4. Vai Harris: A budget advisor that has saved over 40 homes from mortgagee sale -- segment 5. Jerome Grey: Musician and composer of We are Samoa has his song re done in operatic style -- segment 7. J Boog: Samoan Reggae performer from Compton Los Angeles.

Get the latest news from Pacific communities in New Zealand and abroad with Tagata Pasifika. Ep. 11. segment 1. Cyber Bullying might see tougher laws to protect victims -- segment 2. Manukau District Court to operate longer hours -- segment 3. Water safety - new approaches to get the message across -- segment 4. Prostitutes - South Auckland debate - Continued concerns about prostitution in South Auckland with a studio panel discussion on the issues -- segment 5. Mens Barber and Artist Matt Brown Christchurch New Zealand.

Get the latest news from Pacific communities in New Zealand and abroad with Tagata Pasifika. Ep. 12. Segment 1. Pacific hospital kitchen staff worried about their future with the government proposing to outsource hospital food production -- segment 2. Goodbye My Feleni - Theatre Play about Pacific Soldiers in World War II that were based in the 28th Maori Battalion -- segment 3. NZ Rugby growing grass roots to keep talent here -- segment 4. Manu Sina Samoan womens rugby off to the World Cup qualifiers in Spain -- segment 5. Pacific Dance exhibition Alexander Turnbull Library -- segment 6. Louisa Wall and Kris Faafoi in parliament regarding the Marriage Amendment Bill 2013 and reaction to the Marriage Amendment Bill being passed in NZ .

Get the latest news from Pacific communities in New Zealand and abroad with Tagata Pasifika. We talk to international chef Robert Oliver about his new cook book; Auckland Arts Festival – The Factory; We catch up with NZ Breakers Leon Henry & Mika Vukona and John Pulu is jammin on the Tahitian stage at the Pasifika Festival ! Ep. 7. segment 1. We talk to international chef Robert Oliver about his new cook book -- segment 2. Auckland Arts Festival – The Factory -- segment 3. We catch up with NZ Breakers Leon Henry & Mika Vukona and John Pulu is jammin on the Tahitian stage at the Pasifika Festival !

Get the latest news from Pacific communities in New Zealand and abroad with Tagata Pasifika. Ep. 8. segment 1. We catch up with the Cook Islands team going to the Hong Kong Sevens; the announcement of the finalists for the 2013 Pacific Music Awards -- segment 2. Sandra Kailahi is at the Auckland Art Festival with the Tongan artist behind the Ngatu titled ‘Koe Hala Hangatonu’ -- segment 3. Highlights and winners from the ASB Polyfest 2013!

Get the latest news from Pacific communities in New Zealand and abroad with Tagata Pasifika.

Get the latest news from Pacific communities in New Zealand and abroad with Tagata Pasifika. Pacific Leaders are in Auckland to discuss the Pacific plans to switch to renewable energy -- Rheumatic fever, an illness that is on the rise which can seriously damage the heart -- Highlights from the Auckland Arts Festival – “More than we know” exhibition -- Bullying is not only in the playground but more and more on the internet, how can we protect our children from Cyberbullying.

Get the latest news from Pacific communities in New Zealand and abroad with Tagata Pasifika. Tonight's show - Barbara Dreaver live from Anzac services in New Caledonia, interviews with veterans who fought in the pacific during World War 2, Goodbye My Feleni, theatre play about pacific soldiers during World War 2 and a pacific soldier shares his experience from serving in Afghanistan.

Get the latest news from Pacific communities in New Zealand and abroad with Tagata Pasifika. Ep. 14. segment 1. Employment Relations Amendment Bill will affect Pacific Workers -- segment 2. Pacific Parliamentary Forum for Pacific MPs -- segment 3. Niueans returning home to discover their culture and identity -- segment 4. Mayoral Fund to help Pacific countries with disaster resilience -- segment 5. Education and Welfare Manager NZRL to help Pacific Rugby League players -- segment 6. Hurricanes player Alapati Leiua.

Get the latest news from Pacific communities in New Zealand and abroad with Tagata Pasifika. Pacific Music Awards under threat -- CrossFit Craze -- Pasifika Graduates on the rise -- The future of Niue -- Dr Aniva Lawarence opens a new medical clinic in Whangarei.

Get the latest news from Pacific communities in New Zealand and abroad with Tagata Pasifika. Film makers from all over the globe are in the Cook Islands as Project Film Raro begins -- We meet a young aspiring Samoan playing in the sport Lacrosse -- Youth Week inspires our future leaders -- We celebrate Rotuma Day and John Pulu is back in Niue visiting an abandoned village.

Get the latest news from Pacific communities in New Zealand and abroad with Tagata Pasifika. Tagata Pasifika Special: Pacific Languages and what our Pacific communities are doing to help keep their native tongue alive. Segement 1. The survival of the Samoan language in NZ: Are we becoming complacent? -- segment 2. Safe guarding Pacific languages in early childhood centres -- segment 3. Preservation of the language through radio -- Is it working?

Get the latest news from Pacific communities in New Zealand and abroad with Tagata Pasifika. Tagata Pasifika special: Elderly Care - We take a look at the challenges around looking after our parents as they grow older in New Zealand today.

Get the latest news from Pacific communities in New Zealand and abroad with Tagata Pasifika. segment 1. As we celebrate Cook Islands Language Week Sandra Kailahi finds out how Samoan woman Fia Wilson who lost 97 kgs! segment 2. Sanele Chadwick talks with Playwright Pulotu Canada McCarthy who has assembled an 11-strong cast for the second season of his play "Mau and the Visitor."-- segment 3. "At Heart" is a charity that helps families cope with the stress of dealing with serious illness - John Utanga spends time with 8 year old Darius from Mangere who's recently benefited from the charity -- segment 4. and we’ve found a jewel of the Pacific right here in Auckland, The Beach House Restaurant in Bucklands Beach serves up some fine dining with an island flavour as Soana K-Aholelei dines out.

Tamaki Community Patrols, Niuean volleyball - Carlos Veiagina, Meava Nui Festival, Tongan Royal Wedding, Samoan Casino Licenses.

The Factory Webisodes; Richmond Rovers 100th Anniversary; Capella Group Klapa Samoana; Ice Hockey Player Christine Penitani; In-studio discussion on the Realm of NZ.

Christchurch Rebuild Artists collaboration; Cook Islands Rugby; M.I.BS Barbershop Singing; Auckland Mayor candidate Rev Uesifili Unasa; Middlemore Hospital embraces Fanau Ola.

Get the latest news from Pacific communities in New Zealand and abroad with Tagata Pasifika. segment 1. New benefit changes came into effect this week raising fears of cuts -- segment 2. Cook Islands win Oceania Cup in PNG -- segment 3. Samoan Antonia Fepulea'i celebrates her 100th birthday -- segment 4. oung Samoan one of the world's best in Aerobics -- segment 5. Tongan designer Vili Tonu wins Kleenex Cottonelle fashion award -- segment 6. Leva CEO Monique Faleafa - the secret behind her success.

Get the latest news from Pacific communities in New Zealand and abroad with Tagata Pasifika. Tongan Youth Suicide; Beatrice Faumuina; Real Tonga Airlines; Annual So'otaga; Motivational Speaker Ami Pepe; Aitutaki tourist village; Hulanesian Fitness.

Youth Parliament; Professor Peggy Fairbairn-Dunlop; Crossfit Athlete Trynatee Lolohea; Cook Island Constitution; Wellington Earthquake.

Get the latest news from Pacific communities in New Zealand and abroad with Tagata Pasifika. Ep. 3.We pay tribute to a stalwart of the South Auckland Cook Islands community for nearly 30 years Tupou Manapori

Get the latest news from Pacific communities in New Zealand and abroad with Tagata Pasifika. Ep. 2. Joe Naufahu & The Doctour's show us how to do the Wellington Sevens 2013!!!

Get the latest news from Pacific communities in New Zealand and abroad with Tagata Pasifika. Tagata Pasifika music special: Aaradhna returns with new album and a new sound; We talk to Hip Hop artist Tyree and New Zealand is waking up to a new sound Drew Neemia.

Get the latest news from Pacific communities in New Zealand and abroad with Tagata Pasifika. Ep. 5. segment 1. PI Unemployment -- segment 2. Tongan Morris Men: PI MP Charles Chauvel -- segment 3. Census NZ -- segment 4. Recovery Cyclone Evan -- segment 5. Tanifa Samoa Men's Softball

Get the latest news from Pacific communities in New Zealand and abroad with Tagata Pasifika. Ep. 6. segment 1. We are at the Pacific Showcase with Olympian Valerie Adams -- segment 2. Chathams Pacific takes its last flight from Tonga -- segment 3. Approval has been granted for two Casino licences in Samoa…. What do you think? -- segment 4. Ahlani Funaki breaks down sport stacking -- segment 5. Stan Wolfgramm and Alan Sorrel talk to us about the Pasifika Festival and the journey of our very own John Utanga to become an Ironman!

Home ownership for Pacific People; Ma-V-Elle reunited; Ironman Samoa; Pensions for Pacific Realm Countries; Samoan Business Network Inc.

Get the latest news from Pacific communities in New Zealand and abroad with Tagata Pasifika. segment 1. Fungavaka family strikes back: It's been a year since the death of NZ Police officer constable Kali Fungavaka, who was allegedly assualted in Tonga last yer -- segment 2. Freedom of the Press in Samoa at risk -- segment 3. Isabella Moore: Samoan opera sensation -- segment 4. Uesifili Unasa takes his mayoral campaign to the streets -- segment 5. Ladi6 takes 'Automatic' album to Europe.

Tongan music alive in NZ; Local Body Election Candidates; Romeo & Tusi; Employment Relations Rally; Polynesian Leaders Group; Pasefika Proud

Keep up-to-date with live news and current affairs from New Zealand's Pacific Island communities.

Christchurch earthquake tragedy and the start of our new Walk the Talk segment, 6 of our reporters take a journey to lose weight and live a healthy lifestyle. Memea Eleitino Bubsy Ma'aelopa and Soloi Tufuga Sanders receive awards for efforts within the Pacific community. In West Auckland another Pacific group has launched their bid for the Auckland supercity elections.

Kris Faafoi, Labour Party's nomination for the Mana seat. Pacific Medical Association conference: the future of pacific people's health was the topic at this year's conference in Auckland. Tu Tangata Festival Wellington's Polyfest the Tu Tangata festival is attracting more and more performers, and a wide audience in the capital.. Walk the Talk - Week 1, six of the Tagata Pasifika reporters are transforming their exercise and eating habits called "Walk the Talk". And Mangere Arts Centre opened with much fan fare recently and will bring the arts closer to South Auckland.

Mana By Election: Kris Fa'afoi on the campaign trail for the Mana seat --Business: we profile Pacific entrepreneur Ofisa Vili -- Pacific Health: healthcare Heroes encouraging more Pacific students to take up medicine as a career -- Multi-media Art: we take a look at the work of two Pacific multi media artists Leilani Lake and Tanu Gago -- Monsta: we profile US Pacific Hip Hop Artist Monsta who's signed to the NZ Dawn Raid label -- Walk the Talk Week 9: "Rome wasn't built in a day" how's Marama faring two thirds of the way through.

Special Live Tonga Elections Results 2010.

Hine Moana, a journey home: Adrian Stevanon travels back to the time of our fore fathers, on a journey across the pacific ocean on board Vaka Hine Moana.

Good Pacific voter turnout for local elections -- Tonga has raised an incredible six hundred and thirty thousand dollars to help Christchurch earthquake victims -- Six of the Tagata Pasifika reporters are transforming their exercise and eating habit; Walk and talk, week 3: ain't no mountain high enough.

Live cross to Lisa Taouma and we look at the story of one family in Poutasi who lost three children to the sea -- A moving story of a teenager diagnosed with leukemia -- As six of the Tagata Pasifika reporters aretransforming their exercise and eating habits called Walk the Talk, week 2: Man cannot live on carbs alone.

Changes to immigration laws expected to take effect on November 29 -- Pacific Islands contenders in the Corporate " Fight Night" Boxing -- Highlights from the Arts Pasifika Awards 2010 -- We bring you the story of Ben Leia, a promising young Samoan rugby player, who suffered a debilitating neck injury during a friendly rugby game -- Walk the Talk week 7, "Boot Camp":we follow 6 reporters as those eat healthy and lose weight. Awen Guttenbeil takes them through some rugby league training and a young Samoan, with a disability, offers some words of inspiration to the team.

Today: Luamanuvao Winnie Laban's Valedictory, the proposed sale of the Tongan King's residence sparks anger, and Week 4 of Walk the Talk, "The Cook Islands Contender" a look at John Utanga's journey so far.

Fresh from Delhi: and bearing gold and bronze, the Samoan and Tongan Commonwealth Games teams stopped off for a real Pacific welcome and jubilation -- A decision by the Education Ministry to "pause" the publication of pacific islands language resources at the end of this year has angered Pasifika teachers and parents -- It's 36 years since Niue became self-governing in free association with New Zealand. The benefits of such an relationship have been debated since 1974 -- And week 5 of Walk the Talk: the shrinking giant, we follow 6 reporters as those eat healthy and lose weight.

Pasifika people were out in force last week as part of nation wide union protests against new workplace changes -- Well we've got a special story for you next about another Tumutoa, a pacific islands hero, someone who's been selflessly helping the community -- One of our smaller Pasifika communities held their annual get-together over Labour weekend. Members of the Rotuma community came to Auckland from around the country for three days of fellowship, fun and cultural sharing -- The shrinking giant - We follow 6 reporters as those eat healthy and lose weight.