Pacific

Community leaders are working to establish stronger connections between Pacific communities and the Auckland Museum, facilitating engagement with their cultural heritage.

The ASB Polyfest faces uncertainties over funding and infrastructure despite being the world’s largest Polynesian youth festival, showcasing 77 schools and 11,000 performers.

Polyfest’s 50th anniversary is lighting up Auckland’s Manukau Sports Bowl with a vibrant celebration of culture, food and student performances this week.

Noken/Men: Bags of the Muyu Tribe of South West Papua exhibition at the University of Auckland is part of Veronika Kanem’s PhD submission.

Eteroa Lafaele was named Young New Zealander of the Year last week, and is now preparing for her next big gig - Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival in Moerewa.

A new creative hub in West Auckland is helping to preserve Tongan culture through song and dance.

A deep sea mining company is being accused by environmental groups of changing its corporate branding from fueling the green transition to supporting security and defence.

Vehia Wheeler, a wahine Māohi activist, attends the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons meeting, urging France to sign and address its nuclear legacy in the Pacific.

A kapa haka performer is encouraging young Māori and Pasifika people to cherish and hold on to their culture.

The Cook Islands government has released the text of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership agreement that it has signed with Beijing.

So far more than 500 ancestors have been repatriated, but work remains to bring home an estimated 150 who still remain in museums and institutions around the world.

Cook Islands Foreign Minister Tingika Elikana confirmed to RNZ on Saturday morning the deal with China had been signed.

Tōna waru tau a Perez (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Rangi) e noho ana ki Rānana, whakatangi puoro ai. He tāonga tuku iho te puoro i roto i tōna whakapapa.

Brown has now left for China without further consultation, RNZ understands.

The Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says New Zealand is asking for too much oversight over its deal with China, which is expected to be penned in Beijing next week.

A Cook Islands atoll is totally rat free after recent monitoring confirmed the success of an eradication programme.

January 17 marks 132 years since the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy, and each day is commemorated with a ‘Onipa’a Peace March.

As we enter the new year, fresh names are emerging.

Two decisions from the UN Human Rights Committee say Australia remained responsible for the detention of asylum seekers in Nauru.

As Auckland’s City Rail Link nears completion, LDR's Mary Afemata explores how the $5.5 billion dollar project has worked with and benefited from, generations of Pasifika talent.