Early Polynesians are likely to have arrived in the southern Pacific from a range of routes through island South East Asia, mixing and mingling along the way, according to ground-breaking new research. The University of Auckland study analysed 193 Neolithic period (10,000 to 4,500 BCE) carbon-dates on ceramics from 20 archaeological sites in island South […]
Polynesian migration theories challenged by new research Read More »
The first delivery of the Covid-19 vaccine has arrived on Niue, raising the prospect of a travel bubble with New Zealand.
Covid vaccines arrive in Niue; rollout expected next week Read More »
Samoa’s head of state has called for reconciliation and forgiveness, in a bid to end the country’s political deadlock. By RNZ Pacific
Samoa stalemate: Head of State calls for reconciliation Read More »
Samoa’s Court of Appeal has reserved its decision on one of the most anticipated matters, crucial to settling the outcome of the country’s April elections. By RNZ Pacific Yesterday, the court heard the appeal from the Electoral Commissioner and HRPP candidate Aliimalemanu Alofa Tuuau on Article 44 of the Constitution that requires an additional women’s
Samoa court reserves decision in seat challenge Read More »
On 1 January 1962 Samoa, then known as Western Samoa, became independent of New Zealand. Samoans celebrate Independence Day every year on 1 June.
Clip is from Tagata Pasifika Samoa Independence Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UV2yFqf82Hc
Watch the moment Samoa became independent (1962) Read More »
San Francisco Opera has released a new 15-minute documentary on Pene Pati, Kiwi-Samoan operatic tenor and one third of popular operatic trio SOL3 MIO. It was like growing up in the Von Trapp family from “The Sound of Music:” Performance was simply a part of life for tenor Pene Pati. For as long as
In Song: Pene Pati shows the world what Pacific Islanders bring to opera Read More »
The number of active covid cases in Fiji now stands at 223 following the discovery of dozens more over the weekend. By RNZ Pacific There were 23 new cases reported yesterday, 18 on Saturday and 46 on Friday. According to Fiji’s Health secretary, James Fong, they are all related to existing clusters. Fiji has recorded
Dozens of new Covid-19 cases in Fiji over weekend Read More »
The dramatic events in Samoa this week had social media running hot and Samoans in New
Zealand worried about events back in their homeland. But while emotions have been high, there’s
hope here for a peaceful outcome.
Samoa’s political drama a roller coaster of emotions Read More »
As we head into the 2021 edition of Samoa Language Week, we catch up with health worker and radio host Lorenzo Kaisara, who has been using gagana Samoa to keep his community updated about Covid-19 vaccinations.
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Lorenzo Kaisara protecting his community through gagana Samoa Read More »
The New Zealand government announced the 2021 Wellbeing Budget, and for the first time beneficiaries receive the biggest boost in 30 years. John Pulu discuss what’s in it for Pasifika people with Social Development Minster Carmel Sepuloni.
Minister Carmel Sepuloni discusses the 2021 Wellbeing budget Read More »
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