SocietyVasa Fia Collins: Why I had to finish the podcast Fa'anana and I startedIn her first interview since Fa’anana Efeso Collins’ tragic passing, Vasa Fia Collins shares why she felt she had to return to work only weeks after her husband’s death. Justin LatifMon, 29 Apr
Society • Cook IslandsGreat-granddaughter honours Cook Island veteran’s legacy in memoirPrivate Tuaivi Mose fought in World War I, his story may be the oldest published work by a Cook Island soldier.Khalia StrongMon, 29 Apr
SocietyIs Ōtara town centre really alcohol free?Ōtara town centre has legally been alcohol-free since 2015 but has this stopped public consumption? Ōtara Youth Hub manager Victoria Hearn says the area has been a well-known "drinking spot" in the area as Ōtara whānau avoid the communal space.Alka PrasadWed, 24 Apr
Society • Cook Islands'We had forgotten': Former MP urges for more involvement in honouring Pacific soldiers on ANZAC DayNZ-born Cook Islander and former National MP Alfred Ngaro spoke on the significant Pacific contributions to WWI and WWII.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 24 Apr
Society • Cook IslandsCook Island coastwatchers to be honoured at ANZAC day and beyondThe vital WWII contribution of a group of Cook Islanders is to be recognised later this year in a special ceremony in July. Khalia StrongMon, 22 Apr
SocietyPacific children with autism and their families still misunderstood, stigmatisedFour thousand Pacific people are diagnosed with the neurological condition, but many are not getting the support they need, and advocates say more understanding is needed. Khalia StrongFri, 19 Apr
SocietyMulti-generational social housing opens for Pacific familiesThe purpose-built homes by Penina Trust in Papakura have 4-6 bedrooms, edible gardens and a fale. Khalia StrongFri, 19 Apr
SocietyGovernment operation results in scam reports dropping by 80 per cent The Department of Internal Affairs worked with NZ Police and NZ Customers Service to execute 'Operation Cargo', which discovered a transnational network of scammers employing elusive methods and technology.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 09 Apr
SocietyAbuse in Care: Pacific people urged to come forward amid extension to report’s releaseThe final Royal Commission report into Abuse in Care has been delayed a second time, due to legal action, among other things. However, a survivor advocate says the delay may work for Pasifika, Māori, and disabled communities.Christine RovoiFri, 05 Apr
SocietyLiving wage limbo for govt cleaners and security guardsQuestions about a pay raise remain for some government staff, but New Zealand First says all will be revealed in the Budget.Khalia StrongFri, 05 Apr