Pasifika
Two Pacific women on their representation in NZ
"No matter what corner of Aotearoa we are in, we are repping what it means to be of the moana."
This 15-year-old is helping 150 kids train at the gym
FitTeens is a Pasifika-founded gym programme by and for teenagers.
Growing up Tongan in Timaru
Two young Tongans talk about feeling at home in South Canterbury.
South Auckland’s queer creative scene you may not know about
“Creativity, through any outlet, helped me understand that the way I’d felt, had a home.”
My greatest fear is we become the generation that loses Niuean language
Only 11% of NZ-Niueans speak the language. This is why I’m fighting for it.
Analysis: Can Labour still rely on Pacific voters?
Indira Stewart hits the campaign trail in South Auckland to find out.
Why we're fighting to save Central Auckland's pacific history: Samoa House
Built in 1979, Samoa House was the first fale constructed outside of Samoa.
A love letter to the Pacific heart of Central Auckland
Director Litia and producers Torisse and Ursula reflect on the journey of making STILL HERE S2.
'It's about being unapologetic': Red, White & Brass star on Tongan pride
We chat with JP Foliaki, the star of the upcoming film.
Opinion: Our inner-city Auckland was a slice of Polynesia
"Samoan writer Albert Wendt once said “our people wake the city”."
Still Here: Celebrating the Pasifika families of Central Auckland
Meet the people behind the project, and take a look at some the photos from the launch night.
Sāmoa Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa to visit NZ
This visit marks 60 years since the Treaty of Friendship between Aotearoa and Samoa was signed.
How to compliment someone's outfit in Sāmoan, reconnecting with roots
"The survival of the language and culture is in our day-to-day living."
‘Tonga still needs our help’: NZ artists band together in online concert fundraiser, Project Ofa
Local artists will be performing in the online fundraiser on Friday March 18 from 6.30pm to 9.30pm.
Turns out Tonga’s internet outage can be fixed by Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites
An update on the island's ongoing efforts to restore stable communications.
Pacific community receives funds to help with Covid-19 booster and child vaccination uptake
The boost is to support the Prepare Pacific Community Vaccination Fund in wake of Omicron.
How playing really loud music on Auckland’s streets is bridging gang divides
“Look at us now, this is pretty wicked."
Survivors of abuse in care share stories at Pacific inquiry hearing
Here are the stories of four survivors.
Health care structures entrenching poor outcomes for Pasifika must change, new report finds
The Bula Sautu report, released this week, looked at the persistent inequities in Pasifika health.
“Dreams come with a price tag”: South Auckland students on picking a career path
Which young people in Aotearoa have the freedom to pursue careers in the arts?
Toxic masculinity makes it difficult for Pacific men to be vulnerable
“Tough like an armour truck, the only medicine I know, harden up!”
Back at Polyfest after two years
"Coming here now, we see everybody out here, celebrating, in different costumes and designs"
In photos: living with a mother with dementia
Tāmaki Makaurau-based photographer Todd Henry captured these photos of his mother-in-law, Nisi, who lives with dementia. The images show love, care and all the little details…
Filipe Manu is bringing Tongan music to the London opera
Filipe Manu never imagined he’d be an opera singer, let alone performing for the Royal Opera House in London at just 27 years old, but that’s…
Pasifika teens sacrificing education for survival is not new
Choosing between school and work to support your family is common for Pasifika children.
Tuvalu as Tuvaluans want you to see it
From above, Fongafale—Tuvalu’s largest island—snakes across the Pacific, a surprise sight in a great expanse of blue. It measures 12km long and at its narrowest point…