Tongan dad Tame Taufa is the man behind Tame X Barber, a barbershop located in the far north town of Kaitaia. It’s small in size and rather secluded, but as Anauli Karima Fai’ai reports, there’s more to this shop than meets the eye.
Barber operates tiny shop outside his home to be closer to his children Read More »
Since independently making a name for himself, POETIK has become a prominent name within New Zealand hip hop. We caught up with the artist about his new album, POETIK JUSTICE, and the inspiration he hopes to bring for young listeners through the lens of his own personal story.
Hip hop artist POETIK inspires with new album, POETIK JUSTICE Read More »
Health authorities in Fiji continue to battle the Covid-19 outbreak that’s so far claimed more 300 lives.
Locals in Suva are hoping more people will get vaccinated so the Ministry of Health can lift some of the current restrictions.
Locals in Suva share concerns and hopes for Covid-19 situation in Fiji Read More »
Pacific people have the lowest vaccination rate for any group in New Zealand. Fijian GP Dr Api Talemaitoga says the rates are terrible and he feels like a broken record. “It is really frustrating. There is no involvement of Pacific leadership at the vaccination centres.” He says the low uptake comes down to the responsibility
GP frustrated by low vaccination rates among Pacific in New Zealand Read More »
Fiji health authorities continue to battle the Covid-19 outbreak that’s so far claimed 360 lives. With around 24,000 active cases, government reports that around 50% of those who’ve died were at home and were not able to get medical treatment.
When it comes to vaccinations, 90% of the target population has received one dose of the vaccine with 34.5% now fully vaccinated. Marama T-Pole spoke to our Covid-19 expert and Fijian concerned about this homeland, Dr Api Talemaitoga.
Covid-19 crisis in Fiji: “The best hope now is with the vaccination” Read More »
It’s the audition everyone is talking about on social media: 20-year-old Samoan vocal teacher Evile Jireh Sisifo-Laloata takes the world stage to deliver a phenomenal 4-chair turn performance on The Voice Australia. Our reporter Ann-Tauilo Motuga caught up with the rising star to talk about his musical journey and how it all started. “I
Samoan singer Evile Laloata delivers astounding audition on The Voice Australia Read More »
A new community-led gallery called Te Taunga Community Hub has opened at Auckland Museum, with the first exhibition presented by Auckland’s Cook Islands Ma’uke (Akatokamanava) community. In the exhibition, Te Mekameka o taku Ipukarea: The Treasures of my Homeland, members of the Ma’uke community share how their taonga reflect their rich heritage and culture and
Riki Manarangi is the only Pacific candidate out of the 24 contesting to fill the vacant seat.
Riki Manarangi hopes to add Pasifika voice to Hamilton City Council Read More »
Highlights of Te Maeva Nui NZ 2021, Aotearoa’s biggest Cook Islands festival.
Tagata Pasifika Special: Te Maeva Nui NZ 2021 Read More »
Tongareva Henua perform their Ura Pa’u at Te Maeva Nui NZ 2021 – New Zealand’s largest Cook Islands dance festival.
Watch the full Tagata Pasifika Te Maeva Nui Special up now on tpplus.co.nz
Te Maeva Nui NZ 2021: Tongareva Henua – Ura Pa’u performance Read More »
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