It’s been over a year and a half since The Lion King musical has graced any world stage. Now showing in Aotearoa, it’s the first country to showcase the world’s No. 1 musical production since Covid-19 shut down the globe.
Soana ‘Aholelei caught up with local Samoan Nick Afoa who’s back in the lead role.
The Lion King’s Samoan star Nick Afoa: “I feel really proud” Read More »
A new report on the health care challenges Pacific peoples face in NZ paints a stark picture and calls for ambitious changes to be made urgently.
Talanoa: New Zealand’s health system is letting Pacific peoples down Read More »
Nominations are now open for the SunPix Pacific Peoples Awards 2021.
Call for nominations for the SunPix Pacific Peoples Awards 2021 Read More »
The Hawaiians is an illuminating look into the ’90s cultural and political renaissance in Hawaii.
Tagata Pasifika: The Hawaiians (1991 documentary) Read More »
Trans women make a huge contribution to Te Maeva Nui NZ and Kuki Airani culture but are often confined to hidden roles. In this week’s episode of #ArauraEnua, the Kuki Airani queens take the spotlight.
Broadcaster Johnson Raela steps outside the dance practice hall to attend Tutuvaine Dancer of the Year & Atuanga Rakei – an event created by Maggie Anitelea to celebrate costume designers and give trans women a chance to showcase their talent on stage.
Araura Enua is a new web series that goes behind the scenes of the highly secretive lead-up to Te Maeva Nui NZ 2021 – the biggest Cook Islands cultural festival in New Zealand.
New episodes every Thursday 7pm right here on tpplus.co.nz.
SPECIAL THANKS
Maggie Anitelea
Honey Teinakore
PRESENTER Johnson Raela
DIRECTOR Alice Lolohea
CAMERA OPERATOR Alice Lolohea / Nayte Mataia-Davidson
POST AUDIO Leo Foliaki
EDITOR Alice Lolohea
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Antonia Utanga
DIGITAL PRODUCER Matai’a Sarah Richards
#ArauraEnua
Araura Enua: Road to Te Maeva Nui NZ 2021 | Episode 3 Read More »
Join us for the 2021 Pacific Music Awards right here on TP+, Saturday 11 December at 7pm. The finalists were announced for the 2021 Pacific Music Awards this evening at an event at The Alexander Café, Ōtara, Auckland. This year saw a record 27 finalists across the 13 award categories, with soul sensation Tree leading
Finalists announced for the 2021 Pacific Music Awards Read More »
“As far as I’m concerned, I’m a patriot of the Hawaiian nation. The Hawaiian nation burns in our hearts.”
Remembering fearless Hawaiian activist Haunani-Kay Trask Read More »
Samoa’s police commissioner will be taking leave “for a number of weeks” on the advice of his doctor, Samoa Police announced this afternoon. Commissioner Fuiavaili’ili Egon Keil will be seeking medical treatment in New Zealand “for a condition that cannot be treated in Samoa but by a medical specialist found overseas”. Deputy Commissioner Papalii Monalisa
Samoa’s police commissioner announces leave of absence due to health Read More »
Fiji recorded three more deaths and a daily record 791 positive cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours ending at 8am yesterday.
Fiji announces record number of new Covid-19 cases; three deaths Read More »
Watch renowned Samoan tour guide Kap Te’o Tafiti in 30 Days With: Bretman Rock.
Samoan ‘edutainer’ Kap teaches Polynesian survival skills to YouTube star in new series Read More »
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