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We speak to Auckland FC's midfielder and A-league champion goal scorer Cameron Howieson. Government cuts Ministry for Pacific Peoples funding for third year running. Pacific aid gets an unexpected boost.

It's been almost a week since Auckland FC were crowned A-League champions beating Sydney FC 1-0 at Go Media Stadium.

Pasifika in New Zealand have seen minimal gains and funding cuts in this year's budget. Only Pasifika Wardens get new money to share with other Community Watch outfits. Meanwhile the Ministry for Pacific Peoples has seen further cuts. Atearano Mateariki has more.

The New Zealand government will spend $1.2 billion on foreign aid this coming fiscal year. An aid expert says it's a positive signal in a world where aid cuts are becoming the norm. Kaya Selby has more.

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The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

The auditions for the next James Bond have started, firing up the speculation as to who will fill Daniel Craig's tux and togs

A wrap of the day's big stories