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11 March 2019

Keeping language alive in the family

Rotuman families are being encouraged to sign up for Rotuman language classes, starting in March.

1 March 2019

Starting the conversation

The recently crowned Mr Gay New Zealand Nicholas Francis (pictured) hopes to use his win to start conversations around mental health, violence…

1 March 2019

Eliminating violence in the home

A loss of culture has led to a breakdown in relational being, and an escalation in unacceptable violent behaviour in Pacific cultures.

1 March 2019

Measles outbreaks prompts renewed call for MMR vaccination

The Ministry of Health is reminding travellers to make sure they are immunised against measles following outbreaks overseas.

23 February 2019

Putting strategy into practice

Tessa Temata views her appointment as New Zealand’s High Commissioner-designate to the Cook Islands as an opportunity to bring together all she has…

20 February 2019

Second fruit fly found in Auckland

Minister for Biosecurity Hon Damien O’Connor says the second find of an unwanted fruit fly is disappointing and the Government is committed to…