Two studies from the University of Waikato released today show the cost of breast cancer treatment is increasing as results continue to vary between Pacific and non-Pacific women. The studies…
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Pasifika Reseacher Among Rutherford Discovery Fellowship Awards
Pasifika PhD researcher from the University of Auckland Dr. Serena Naepi is one of 11 researchers awarded a Rutherford Discovery Fellowship. Of Fijian heritage Dr. Naepi’s research is titled Planning for change:…
Bay of Plenty Pasifika Community Surpass 90% Second Dose Vaccination
Bay of Plenty’s Pasifika community has surpassed the 90% fully vaccinated figure, joining the Nelson Marlborough region which reached this milestone in October, according to Ministry of Health figures. Ninety-four…
First Quarantine-Free Arrivals From Tonga in 20 Months Touch Down at Auckland Airport Tonight.
The first quarantine-free arrivals from Tonga in 20 months will touch down at Auckland Airport this evening. In coming weeks, flights from Tonga will be joined by arrivals from Samoa,…
COP26 Pasifika Representatives Disappointed but Hopeful
The Chair of the Pacific Small Islands Developing States is hopeful that the next four and final days of the COP26 summit in Glasgow Scotland is the time for participants…
Niue Premier Installed as Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific (USP)
Niue Premier Dalton Emani Makamau Tagelagi was installed as the 28th Chancellor of The University of the South Pacific (USP) during the Niue Campus graduation ceremony held at the Niue High…
Auckland Restrictions Easing to Alert Level 3 Step 2; Far North Back to Alert Level 2 Thursday
Auckland Restrictions will be eased to COVID-19 Alert Level 3 Step 2 from 11.59pm Tuesday 9 November. The North of Northland will return to Alert Level 2 from 11:50pm Thursday…
New Zealand Relationship from Pacific Reset to Pacific Resilience
New Zealand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Nanaia Mahuta delivered a speech outlining how Aotearoa New Zealand will build on the Pacific Reset towards a Pacific Resilience approach. The $714 million…
Two-way Quarantine-Free Travel Between New Zealand and Cook Islands to Resume Jan 2022
The Cook Islands Government has announced two-way quarantine-free travel between New Zealand and the Cook Islands will resume on 14 January 2022. The Cook Islands will be the only country…
Pasifika Women Among Finalists in Women of Influence Awards 2021
Pasifika women are being celebrating as part of the annual Women of Influence Awards 2021. There are 10 categories for the awards that recognise the achievement of women in various…
Pasifika Curator Appointed to Arts Council of New Zealand
Minister for Arts, Culture & Heritage, Carmel Sepuloni, has announced the appointment of new board members to the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa – Creative New Zealand’s governing…
Pacific COP26 Message: Canoe is Sinking – get Bucket and Start Bailing
Pacific Island leaders attending the two week COP26 summit in Glasgow Scotland are urging world leaders to take action against climate change that continues to impact Small Island Developing States…
Northern Part of Northland Returns to Alert Level 3 From 11.59pm Tonight
Minister for COVID-19 Response Chris Hipkins called an urgent press conference this afternoon for a special announcement regarding Covid-19 Alert Levels in Northland. As of Tuesday 2 November 11.59pm, the…
Pasifika Warrior Cry to COP26 Leaders: We Are Not Drowning we are Fighting
Pasifika climate advocates have sent a strong message to the more than 120 world leaders and delegates attending the COP26 climate change summit in Glasgow Scotland over the next two…
Waikato Restrictions Eased Level 3 Step Down 2 From Tomorrow; Auckland Next Tuesday
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Director General of Health Dr. Ashley Bloomfield addressed media this afternoon for the COVID-19 update. The Prime Minister announced that from tomorrow Tuesday 2 Nov…
Pasifika Music Legend Fiji Veikoso Recognised for Lifetime Achievement at 2021 Pacific Music Awards
International Pasifika music legend George ‘Fiji’ Veikoso, known for hit songs such as Sweet Darlin, Hey Girl, Stone Cold, and Chant of the Islands will be recognised at the 2021…
Niue, Cook Islands, Kiribati Communities Join Hands to Roll up Sleeves for Vaccination This Weekend
Niue, Cook Islands, and Kiribati communities in Auckland are joining hands this weekend to roll up sleeves for COVID-19 vaccinations. Three Vax Pop-Ups & Drive Thrus kick off tomorrow morning…
Gesa Luamanu Heads Te Rito Journalism Training Programme for Māori and Pasifika
With an impressive and extensive corporate media background with more that 10 years in senior content, production, and management at Sky TV, Gesa Luamanu has hit the ground running in…
NZ and Tonga Health Ministries Investigate Reports of COVID-19 Positive Case in Tonga
The Ministry of Health is investigating reports in Tongan media of a positive COVID-19 result from a person who boarded a commercial flight to Tonga from Christchurch on Wednesday. The…
NZ Government set to Expand One-Way Quarantine Free Travel With Some Pacific Nations
The New Zealand Government has announced its plans to begin a phased easing of border restrictions that will see the time spent in an MIQ facility halved for overseas arrivals…