The Ministry for Pacific Peoples has put together Covid-19 Pacific language video updates available in Cook Islands Maori , Fijian, Kiribati, Niuean, Rotuman, Samoan, Tongan, Tokelau and Tuvalu. The Government has put in place Alert Level changes to contain the latest community outbreak of Covid-19. Auckland is now at Alert Level 3 and the rest […]
Watch the latest Covid-19 update in nine Pacific languages Read More »
Facebook is partnering with Save the Children to deliver an online safety campaign in the Pacific Islands. John Pulu chats with Michel Mulipola, who is supporting this campaign to empower teens and young people so they have a safe and positive experience online.
Facebook launches online safety campaign for young Pacific Islanders Read More »
New Zealand is in its first full day back in lockdown. Auckland is in Alert Level 3, while the rest of New Zealand is in Alert Level 2. The move is in response to three new community cases announced in South Auckland yesterday afternoon – a mother, father and daughter from the same household
COVID-19 Update 15 Feb: No new community cases in NZ Read More »
Four years ago we met former bouncer Phil Tele’a as he embarked on a life-saving journey to shed weight from his 280 kg frame with the help of the Brown Buttabean Motivation group.
Fast-forward to 2021, and Phil’s over a hundred kilos lighter and training to fight on the undercard of the upcoming Junior Fa vs Joseph Parker fight. Soana ‘Aholelei caught up with Phil for this story.
Fighting fit: Philip Tele’a on his incredible journey to the ring Read More »
The delayed Tokyo Olympics scheduled for later this year is very much in the back of mind for many athletes preparing for the games.
One of those athletes is Samoan laser sailor Eroni Leilua, who’s feeling optimistic about the games. Hanalei Temese caught up with him at the North Shore training base for this story.
Samoan Laser Sailor Eroni Leilua keen to get to the Tokyo Olympics Read More »
A batch of the Covid-19 vaccine will be available sooner than expected, and frontline border workers will be the first to receive them.
Dr Debbie Ryan from Pacific Perspectives gives her view on that development and what the eventual vaccine rollout might look like – especially for our Pasifika people.
What the Covid-19 vaccine rollout might look like for Pasifika Read More »
An innovative live cinema show from South Auckland’s Aorere College opens in Auckland soon before heading to Queenstown and Nelson. Called ‘Code-Switch’, it explores themes of acceptance and identity.
Students explore ‘acceptance’ in live cinema show Read More »
Addressing Parliament in his maiden speech last year, Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi lifted the red tie hanging from his neck into the air, saying in te reo, “Take the noose from around my neck so that I may sing my song.” This week, when Waititi wore a hei-tiki in place of a tie,
Pasifika MPs weigh in on tie debate Read More »
As one of three Tongan students attending a suburban Catholic college in Melbourne (the other two were my brothers), I spent the latter part of my high school career being compared to Jonah Takalua. Played by pālangi actor Chris Lilley, the Tongan student was one of three main characters in Lilley’s mockumentary sitcom Summer Heights
New Pasifika series is ‘Breaking Bread’ and new ground with Aussie audiences Read More »
The Ministry for Pacific Peoples’ Principal Advisor for Pacific Languages Tuiloma Lina-Jodi Samu reflects on her journey of understanding as we mark Waitangi Day 2021.
TALANOA: Learning languages is embracing others Read More »
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