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Waste not, gift thoughtfully: A Pacific approach to sustainable festivities
Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 24 Dec
Only centimeters: a Vanuatu earthquake survivor's story
Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific EditorTue, 24 Dec
Superpower rivalry makes Pacific aid a bargaining chip - expert
Sione TekitekiMon, 23 Dec
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531 PIIsland Time
Tune in to Island Time with Tofiga & Inangaro Vakaafi 9 am to 12 pm Mon-Fri call the studio or email us islandtime@pmn.co.nz for all Requests, Birthday shoutouts or even to say hello.
531 PIMorning Soul
Find inspiration in the gospel, explore the heart with Kalo’s “Marriage Works”, and feel re-energized while we play the best worship music from Aotearoa, the Pacific and abroad.
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Listen in from 10am weekdays for your daily fix of inspiration quotes, poly gossip and your lunchtime mix to help you through your day!
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531 PIPMN Cook Islands
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531 PIPMN Niue
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531 PIPMN Rotuma
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531 PIPMN Samoa
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531 PIPMN Tonga
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531 PIPMN Tuvalu
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531 PIPacific Days
A unique flavour to your afternoon! Pacific Days highlight the stories, news & topics important to our Pasifika community, mixed with the best in Pacific music, and a whole lot of laughs.
531 PIPacific Grandstand
It’s no secret that Sport is in our blood. Join our Sports guru, Willie Poching, as he takes a deep dive into the great big pool of Sports.
531 PIPacific Mornings
From politics, to health, education, the arts & everything in between, we have you covered. Touching on topics and issues that are important & impact our Pacific community, every weekday mornings 6am-9am.
Niu FMSaturday Sounds & Sunday Source
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531 PISmooth Sailing
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Niu FMSunday Flex
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Start your day with the Morning Shack. The most HOTD radio show on the airwave. Tune in weekdays from 6am – 10am!
Niu FMThe Rush
Join Sia & Henry on 'The Rush'. The best way to finish your day with laughs, entertainment and your good ol' poly playlist. Tune in from 2pm!
Politics
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Greyhound racing ban paves way for Sports Bowl revamp, Polyfest bond uncertain
Mary AfemataFri, 20 Dec
Auckland councillors condemn removal of well-being factors in local decisions
Mary AfemataThu, 19 Dec
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Language & Culture
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‘It was ours as an extended family’: Tatau, Pacific kinship, unity
Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 18 Dec
Trailblazing fa’afafine defends sacredness of the malu and cultural choices
Khalia StrongTue, 10 Dec
'Don't be embarrassed': Diaspora urged to proudly uphold cultural heritage
Christine RovoiSun, 01 Dec