Moera Tuilaepa Taylor
Tagata O te Moana for 19 March 2022
Two months on from the devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami, battling Covid-19 is the biggest issue confronting Tonga. The head of Fiji's women crisis centre says it's "shocking" that two… Audio
Pacific Waves for 19 March 2022
Two months on from the devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami, battling Covid-19 is the biggest issue confronting Tonga; Samoa has recorded its first Covid-19 case from community transmission and… Audio
Samoa records its first Covid-19 community case
People in Samoa are panic-shopping and there are long lines for money transfer businesses without social distancing in the hours before Samoa goes into level 3 lockdown at midnight. Samoa has recorded… Audio
Gaming harm is impacting a number of Pacific youth
Gaming harm is impacting a growing number of Pacific youth in Aotearoa. A new study has revealed shocking insights into the harmful effects of online gaming on Pasifika and how it could be a gateway… Audio
Pacific Waves for 18 March 2022
The Greens have called for an urgent meeting with Government over the plight of 42 West Papua students who had their autonomous West Papuan scholarships funding cut last year; Preparations are… Audio
Biggest Pacific Islands cultural fesitval will be fully online
Preparations are underway for Polyfests first fully online event. It is the first time in its 47-year history that the show will go on without any crowds. RNZ Pacific reporter Lydia Lewis has the… Audio
An online platform is unpacking sensitive issues Pasifika face
Tabu Tok is an online platform that unpacks and addresses the sometimes sensitive issues that Pacific peoples face. Using informal talanoa, Tabu Tok brings together people from all walks of life in… Audio
Pacific Waves for 17 March 2022
The head of Fiji's women crisis centre says it's "shocking" that two prominent Fijian men are advocating for a convicted rapist to be allowed to play rugby; As in Aotearoa, Covid-19 is now impacting… Audio
Covid-19 continues to impact many in the Pacific
As in Aotearoa, Covid-19 is now impacting many of our Pacific neighbours with cases not only at the border but within the community. Audio