Relief mission tells of animal tragedy in tsunami-ravaged Samoa

The World Society of Protection of Animals programme and media manager Bridget Vercoe talks to Pippa Brown after spending five days in Samoa leading a relief mission to assist the animals affected by last week’s tsunami.

http://pacific.scoop.co.nz/2009/10/relief-mission-tells-of-animal-tragedy-in-tsunami-ravaged-samoa/

Rare kokako settle back in the Waitakere rain forest after 50 years

The haunting melody of the once endangered kokako, or blue wattled crow returns to Aucklands Waitakere ranges. Pippa Brown looks at what it means to the manawhenua to have these beautiful birds back.

http://pacific.scoop.co.nz/2009/09/rare-kokako-back-in-the-waitakere-rain-forest-after-50-years/

Atenisi University's new Pacific programme challenges 'outsider' history

A new Pacific programme is set to change traditional colonial perspectives and encourage Pacific Island students to rewrite their own history. Pippa Brown speaks to Pacific Studies Researcher Dr Opeti Taliai.

http://pacificmediacentre.blogspot.com/2009/07/new-pacific-programme-to-challenge.html

Pacific radio defends ban over 'unbalanced' Fiji interview

http://pacificmediacentre.blogspot.com/2009/07/pacific-radio-defends-action-over.html

Operation Grapple nuclear test victim frustrated at governments lack of action

Cook Islander Tau Grieg shares her story with Pippa Brown of her fight to be recognised as a victim of nuclear radiation in the 1950's. They hope this month’s granting of the right to sue over British nuclear testing in the Pacific will be the turning point in their private battle to succeed.

http://pacificmediacentre.blogspot.com/2009/06/couple-in-lonely-fight-against-pacific.html

Up to 5,000 non-resident New Zealand children may be missing out on school

Thousands of Pacific children may be missing out on education in New Zealand because their parents are overstayers, says a Pasifika school trustee spokesperson. Pippa Brown talks to Ben Taufua.

http://pacificmediacentre.blogspot.com/2009/06/thousands-of-pacific-children-miss-out.html

Kalafi Moala explores Tongan democracy

Kalafi Moala explores Tonga's desire to move the country into the future while keeping hold of it's unique Tonganness established over 3,000 years ago. Pippa Brown reviews the discussion.

http://pacificmediacentre.blogspot.com/2009/06/moala-explores-tongan-democracy-and.html