The free NZQA-accredited course, known as Project Fetu, was designed to upskill workers in literacy, numeracy, and digital skills .

Free course helps Pasifika factory workers future-proof their careers

The free NZQA-accredited course called Project Fetu was designed to upskill workers in literacy, numeracy, and digital skills that employers were after.

Sun, Sep 21

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"It just means stability and security," new homeowner Maria Meredith told 1News.

Joint initiative helps more Pasifika people own homes in Auckland

In Auckland's Māngere, the Meredith family were among the first to benefit, moving into a brand-new four-bedroom home designed for multigenerational living.

Sat, Sep 20

The 2026 ASB Polyfest will be held in two locations, over two weeks.

Polyfest to be split across two venues due to 'exponential' growth

The 2026 ASB Polyfest will be held in two locations, over two weeks.

Tue, Sep 16

Selina Camillo, a tuvaluan-rotuman student from Māngere works hard for her academic success.

From the heart: Pasifika teen making her cardiology dream a reality

Since arriving in Aotearoa, Selina Camillo has topped her class, been head girl, and studies at UoA.

Fri, May 23

(Archive photo: Chris Traill photography)

It was four days of brilliance, so why do I have the ASB Polyfest blues?

OPINION: Polyfest has been a part of my life for nearly three decades but this year felt different.

Sat, Apr 12

Elsie Polosovai and Latayvia Tualasea Tautai star in a new documentary that focuses on the representation of Pasifika and Māori women.

Myths and Maidens: Two Pacific women on their representation in NZ

Elsie Polosovai and Latayvia Tualasea Tautai star in a new documentary that focuses on the representation of Pasifika and Māori women in Aotearoa.

December 12, 2024

'Polytreneur' breaks into mainstream with Pasifika babywear

'Polytreneur' breaks into mainstream with Pasifika babywear

After many long nights and tears, a business owner is celebrating her babywear company's second anniversary alongside the launch of a pop-up store in Auckland.

December 4, 2024

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Former students offer to donate kidney to teacher

Former students offer to donate kidney to teacher

Tauanu'u Perenise Sitagata Tapu has struggled with diabetes and kidney failure for decades, having accepted his situation.

November 15, 2024

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Composite image by Vania Chandrawidjaja (Source: iStock/1News)

Opinion: NZ needs to do more to preserve Pacific languages

Te Karere journalist Moana Makapelu Lee has found a critical shortage of full immersion childcare facilities and kōhanga reo in NZ. What does this mean for our endangered Pacific languages?

October 9, 2024

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Cure Kids' 2023 State of Child Health Report found hospital admissions were also "unacceptably high" across five priority areas.

Child health report identifies five priority areas for 'urgent action'

Cure Kids 2023 State of Child Health Report found Māori, Pasifika, and children living in lower socio-economic areas were disproportionately affected across five major health issues.

September 17, 2024

August 2024
Pasifika councillors at LGNZ, from left Josiah Teokotai from South Waikato Council, Kayla Christansen from Rotorua Lakes Council, Lesa Bingley from Wainuiomata Community, Gabriel Tupou from Hutt Council.

Pasifika, Māori local politicians express concerns at PM's speech

The Prime Minister yesterday delivered his expectation for councils to focus on must-haves, not nice-to-haves, in alignment with his own government’s approach.

August 22, 2024