A careers advisor says barista courses offered to high school students provide valuable practical skills and opportunities for young people. Craig Dyason, a career advisor at Albany Senior High School spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Solomon Islands reinstates its secretly lifted dolphin export ban; Vanuatu heads into the OFC pro league semifinals; and the Waratahs bury Fijian Drua's top six hopes in the Lau-cala mud.

The Solomon Islands has reinstated a ban on dolphin exports, two days after it was lifted.

The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

Vanuatu United have clawed their way into the OFC Pro League semifinals, defeating Bula FC 2-1 at Auckland's Go Media Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

Five years after competing in the Super Rugby Pacific competition both the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika seem to be still suffering from 'stage fright'.

Candle-making started out as a hobby for psychotherapist Megan Turnbull about a decade ago, and has now become a weekly donation to her local SPCA op shop. Tess Brunton meets Megan to find out more about her support for animals in need.

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour on growing solar use in New Zealand and changes to education testing.

Local Democracy Reporter Mary Afemata from Pacific Media Network has the latest from South Auckland.