Tagata Pasifika

The Pacific voice on
New Zealand television
since 1987

Tagata Pasifika

The Pacific voice on
New Zealand television
since 1987

Tagata Pasifika

The Pacific voice on
New Zealand television
since 1987

Excitement brewing amongst Moana Pasifika camp for groundbreaking trip to Samoa

Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air The season’s campaign for Moana Pasifika head coach Aaron Mauger and his team have not had the greatest starts, coming off a huge loss to the Hurricanes in last week’s return to Mt Smart, the team are in need of a major turnaround. With an upcoming match

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Sulu Fitzpatrick ruled out of round five due to injury

MG Northern Mystics captain Sulu Fitzpatrick has been ruled out of round five of the ANZ Premiership after sustaining an injury to her left knee during last Sunday’s game versus the Stars. Sulu’s recovery and gradual return to play continues to be monitored while she receives treatment from the team’s medical staff. The veteran defenders’ absence has

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“Your feet stand firmly in Aotearoa, but your heart is still in the islands, that’s where we’re from.”

Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air  Last Saturday marked the first ever Kiribati Open Day at the Auckland Maritime Museum. The Kiribati community gathered to celebrate their beloved culture and share stories of Te Taratai and the Kiribati arts. I-Kiribati artist and master weaver Louisa Humphry was there for the celebrations.

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Just 19% of Middlemore ED staff think they have resources necessary to do their jobs

Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air A leaked Te Whatu Ora staff survey shows only 19% of respondents at Middlemore Hospital’s emergency department believe they have the resources needed to perform their jobs. The Ngātahitanga Pulse Survey was conducted nationwide in December and the results were released to staff in February. More than

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New agency will offer Pasifika same-day access to mental health services

A new mental health agency will allow Pasifika patients in south Auckland to be seen by a professional the day they seek help. Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) chief executive Debbie Sorensen says far too many people only get the help they need when they’ve reached their breaking point and in some cases ended up in

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Foreign Affairs Minister travels to Vanuatu to support recovery from Cyclones Judy and Kevin

Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta will travel to Vanuatu today, announcing that Aotearoa New Zealand will provide further relief and recovery assistance there, following the recent destruction caused by Cyclones Judy and Kevin. Accompanying the Minister on the trip is the deployment of a Pasifika Medical Association team to provide important health and psychosocial support

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All Blacks winger Sevu Reece ruled out of 2023 with knee injury

Crusaders and All Black Winger Sevu Reece will miss the rest of the rugby season after injuring his knee during the Crusaders win over the Blues at Eden Park. The news was confirmed earlier this morning by Crusaders and future All Blacks coach Scott Robertson. “Sevu’s out for the whole of the 2023 season” Robertson

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Exposing the Cult Leader Who Beats Her Captives

 WARNING: This video contains scenes that some viewers may find disturbing. Grace Road Church believes a nuclear-tinged Judgement Day is rapidly approaching — and that Fiji is the post-apocalyptic promised land from which they’ll feed humanity. But despite repeated accusations of abuses, including ritual beatings and forcing members to perform unpaid labour, they received

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