Alice Lolohea joined the ABC in 2023 and is a producer and presenter for The Pacific program. Of Tongan descent, she has worked in radio, television and digital platforms in Aotearoa New Zealand since 2014. Contact Alice on social media @alicelolohea
Women in Tongan communities speak out against sexual harassment at social events known as "kava gatherings", where men sit in a circle while a female server pours them the drink, known for its calming effects.
Today marks four years since the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai volcano eruption, and subsequent tsunami.
For Lea Tupu'anga’s Oscar nomination campaign, actor‑writer Luciane Buchanan and director Vea Mafile'o have harnessed the power of community, rallying Pacific support behind the film.
Two Tongan New Zealand filmmakers are vying for their short film Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue to earn a nomination at this year's Academy Awards.
Beauty pageants remain serious business in the Pacific, but contestants are thinking twice before entering due to online bullying and discrimination.
The Pacific region has some of the highest rates of domestic and gender-based violence in the world.
In some countries studies show that two out of three women are victims of abuse.
Now survivors, female politicians, and advocates are sharing their stories and pushing for change.
The Pacific region has some of the highest rates of domestic and gender-based violence in the world.
In some countries studies show that two out of three women are victims of abuse.
Now survivors, female politicians, and advocates are sharing their stories and pushing for change.
Ma'a Brian Sagala has gained a hefty social media following as the "Trust Fall" guy and with his MC gigs. Now, meet the man behind the mic.
159 years ago the General Grant, a three-masted ship carrying gold from Victoria sank just south of New Zealand.
China's embassy in Solomon Islands is accused of allegedly forcing a newly appointed minister to quit an international parliamentary group.
One year on from the outbreak of deadly riots, New Caledonia's political future remains unclear.
This year the Kingdom of Tonga marks 150 years since its monarchy gave up power and drafted a constitution to help ward of colonial powers. But did the king's "English clothes" also help?
Growing up, Franceska De Oro was surrounded by style icons in the women she admired – her grandmother, mother and the CHamoru women of her community.
The 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture concludes this week in Hawaii.
Many people deported to Tonga arrive with few connections to the country — a trend experts say is fuelling the country's drug problem. But a group of returnees are using their own experiences to help others find their feet in the Pacific country.
There are countless war-time stories from Indigenous and Pacific communities, but there are many that are less known. Now, an award-winning filmmaker is bringing some of them to light.
The family of an 18-year-old rugby player who died after a training session is still waiting for answers, a year on.