Sky city’s deal with the government to build a multi-million dollar convention centre looks set to go ahead, much to the objection of the Pacific Island community. Pacific Islanders are the most at risk problem gamblers in NZ and now there’s a focus on limiting the potential damage caused by the deal.

Springhill prison hit the headlines this month when riots broke out at the medium security facility. But the day before that happened; our very own Sandra Kailahi travelled to the prison, South of Auckland for the launch of a new cd “Va’a fa’aola” by inmates from the Pacific focus unit choir.

A West Auckland Pacific health provider is doing innovative work to ensure its people are kept healthy. Their programmes are showing signs of success – particularly in the area of diabetes which is at epidemic proportions in NZ.

There’re a whole bunch of talent shows on the box with the likes of NZ’s got talent, NZ idol and many more. In South Auckland they have their own way of turning out stars but it’s not just about winning the prize…