Tagata Pasifika

Tonga farewells its pro-democracy hero; We meet Pasifika candidates in the Auckland, Porirua and Palmerston North local body elections.

We catch up with NZ's Physical Disability Rugby League team as they prepare for one of their biggest matches yet.

We discover the social media sensation bringing new meaning to comfort food; we find out what lessons can be learnt from a renovation nightmare; and we meet Tongan youngsters who are getting a taste of culture.

We investigate the impact that the measles outbreak is having on the Pacific community, and we meet a Cook Islander who is blending culture and fitness.

We meet the South Auckland group supporting families who have lost a baby; plus we chat to a Tongan chef who is making healthy meals on the go.

We meet a Solomon Islander who is mastering the art of pounamu carving, and we look at new Kiwi-Samoan comedy film 'Take Home Pay'.

We celebrate Cook Islands Language Week, Polynesian reggae legends Herbs mark 40 years, and our national poet laureate passes on the tokotoko.

We look at Pacific support for Ihumatao; we celebrate the swearing in of another Pacific judge; we find out how climate change is motivating a young engineer.

Samoa wraps up the Pacific Games; the hairdresser who decided to do it on her own; we head to Porirua to meet Virtuoso Strings, and talanoa on the Pacific Nations Cup.

Actor Nicole Whippy on being Fijian in Aotearoa; A Samoan business takes its green idea to market; The pressure is on for Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni.