News

‘No bad dogs, only bad owners’: Pacific leaders back free desexing pilot

Auckland Council and SPCA’s free dog desexing pilot is a win for safety, but digital barriers and mistrust risk leaving some families behind.

Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterTue, 10 Jun

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Ōtara youth challenged to design new town centre playground

Rangatahi are leading the town centre playground project, asking the community to help choose its new location to create a safer, more inclusive space.

Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterFri, 06 Jun

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Aotearoa New Zealand

PMN shines bright at 2025 NZ Radio and Podcast Awards

The wins by PMN Niue and PMN Digital highlight the network’s growing impact, creating content that strengthens Pacific languages and communities.

PMN NewsThu, 05 Jun

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Aotearoa New Zealand

Community leader receives King’s Honour for service to Pasifika

Pivotal in establishing the RSE scheme, Service Medal recipient Eddie Junior Fa’avae has spent more than 30 years supporting Pacific people in Nelson.

Andre Fa'aosoWed, 04 Jun

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Auckland councillor backs free desexing amid roaming dog crisis

Daniel Newman says stray dogs have made some streets unsafe, backing a new desexing pilot as the first step towards a long-term fix.

Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterWed, 04 Jun

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Sāmoa

‘Radio is still king’

Veteran broadcaster Moera Tuilaepa-Taylor reflects on her time at RNZ as the organisation celebrates 100 years despite facing major cuts and a declining radio audience this year.

'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 04 Jun