A South Auckland councillor says she doesn’t buy into the racist rhetoric that “brown people are lazy”, after mayor Wayne Brown accused her of playing a “Pacific victim” card.
Councillors hit back at Wayne Brown’s ‘Pacific victims’ remark Read More »
The new Fijian boxing film Bati. opens and closes with its main character striking a lali – a traditional drum used to call villagers to church and important ceremonies – immediately signalling a unique cinematic experience, rich in cultural tradition and driven by a deep passion to bring Fijian stories to the big screen.
From Fiji Village to NZ Film Festival: Bati is a Triumph for Pacific Cinema Read More »
Join host John Pulu as he takes you through news and stories from our Pacific Community!
WATCH: Tagata Pasifika 2025 Episode 21 Read More »
The Cooks wrapped up its Te Maeva Nui (TMN) festival and 60th Anniversary in style this week, highlighting how Cook Islanders from all over the diaspora have made this event a success
“You know, what we do today becomes tomorrow’s culture.” – Emile Kairua on Te Maeva Nui Read More »
As the country experiences record high homeless rates, those looking after them in the Auckland CBD are helping to help twice as many this year. It’s 6am on a winter morning and Christopher Tenisio and Patrick Suluape are about to hit the streets. They’re part of the central Auckland City Mission – Te Tāpui Atawhai
City Mission’s Pasifika outreach team kept busy this winter Read More »
Thousands of children across the Pacific still lack access to clean, safe drinking water with many falling ill or missing school just to collect it. But a reality TV win is now making a real difference.
JP Foliaki’s Celebrity Treasure Island Win Brings Clean Water to the Pacific Read More »
Homecoming Festival Fiji will go ahead as planned on September 5–7 at King Charles Park in Nadi, as a heartfelt tribute to the late George “FIJI” Veikoso the beloved founder, musician, and cultural icon.
Homecoming Festival to Honour Late Founder George ‘FIJI’ Veikoso Read More »
The newest Pacific community to celebrate a language week in Aotearoa is keen to build on this milestone.
Ni-Vanuatu Community Mark 45 Years Independence and Bislama Language Read More »
New Zealand is stepping in to support Samoa as it faces a serious dengue outbreak that has claimed the lives of five children.
New Zealand Steps in to Support Samoa With Dengue Outbreak Read More »
Smartie, the Cook Islands’ fintech app, has launched Smartie Food, a new mobile-first food delivery and pickup service for locals and tourists across Rarotonga.
A New Era of Food Delivery in Rarotonga – Smartie Food Read More »
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