A report released this morning by the Health and Disability Commissioner highlights significant barriers disabled people face getting medical help. Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Rose Wall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A new biomedical science clinic at AUT University in Auckland is hoping the research conducted there will lead to improved health outcomes for Maori and Pasifika people.

The establishment of a new Israeli Embassy in Fiji has been met with mixed reactions in the capital Suva.

Sawong, a conjoined twin from Papua New Guinea has flown home, six months after complex separation surgery in Australia.

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No June fuel price relief for the Pacific.

A new biomedical science clinic at AUT University in Auckland is hoping the research conducted there will lead to improved health outcomes for Maori and Pasifika people. The establishment of a new Israeli Embassy in Fiji has been met with mixed reactions in the capital Suva. Sawong, a conjoined twin from Papua New Guinea has flown home, six months after complex separation surgery in Australia.

Prayas Theatre is an English language South Asian community theatre company, and they're celebrating 21 years of bringing Asian stories to wide audiences. Co-founder Amit Ohdedar and executive director Rishabh Kapoor spoke to First Up about the company and their upcoming production.

First Up's Minister of Fruit and Vege has cherry tomatoes, lemons and navel oranges on the menu.

Correspondent Zach Montellaro has the latest from Washington, D.C.