Last Chance U is an American documentary series that looks at the world of college football. It features athletes who’ve had trouble in their lives and struggled to find purpose.
Soana Aholelei caught up with fan favourite Samoan Nu’u Taugavau, who was brimming with pride after landing a scholarship at Murray State University.
Nu’u Taugavau: Star of Netflix series Last Chance U Read More »
67-year-old Senior Corrections Officer Fabiola Matapule has worked for the New Zealand Department of Corrections for 30 years. Before that, she was part of the first women police recruits who assumed duties in the ’60s in Tonga. Auckland Region Women’s Corrections Facility (ARWCF) decided to throw her a surprise party in recognition of her service.
Tongan corrections officer known as ‘Grandma’ celebrates 30 years on the job Read More »
Do you support the proposed Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill?
The coalition Government says the proposed bill seeks to control and regulate cannabis and reduce the harm to communities caused by drugs – but not everyone agrees. Our reporter Johnson Raela takes a look at the arguments from both sides of the fence.
YES or NO to cannabis? Read More »
Against the backdrop of a global pandemic, an economic recession and an election postponement, two women are vying for the leadership of New Zealand. Alistar Kata sat down with National Party leader Judith Collins for this week’s talanoa.
Political talanoa with National Party leader Judith Collins Read More »
So’omalo Iteni Schwalger was first diagnosed with depression at 14 years old. For Mental Health Awareness Week, the Niu FM host posted a series of videos highlighting the different aspects of his own journey with mental health.
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TP+: Niu FM host So’omalo shares his personal struggle with mental illness Read More »
With three weeks to go before the election, we asked three of our Pacific MPs how their parties plan to get the nation back on its feet through Covid-19. National’s Fonoti Agnes Loheni, Labour’s Anahila Kanongata’a-Suisuiki and the Green’s Teanau Tuiono join host Alistar Kata.
TP+ Election 2020: Politicians discuss the big issues for Pasifika Read More »
Ā Mua: New Lineages of Making features work by more than 20 artists at the Dowse Art Museum in Lower Hutt. The exhibition explores the nature of craft in Aotearoa and looks to the future as we navigate the 21st century. Co-curator Kolokesa Uafā Māhina-Tuai shows us the five Pacific artworks in the show.
TP+: Ā Mua: New Lineages of Making exhibition showcases Pacific art Read More »
Red Wav from Aorere College and Marcellin College in Auckland have just been crowned the winners of the Smokefreerockquest National Final, taking them one step closer on the path to musical success. This year’s event was streamed live as an online showcase. As Smokefreerockquest band winners, Red Wav receives $10,000 in musical equipment from the
South Auckland band Red Wav wins Smokefree Rockquest 2020 Read More »
Part of the Labour Government’s Pacific Education Action Plan 2020-2030 was rolled out this week. The $28.5 million Pacific Education Innovation Fund will be spread out over four years. The new funding will go towards educators, early learning services, schools, tertiary education providers and community groups. “The purpose of the fund is to support comprehensive,
Labour announces $28.5m Pacific Education Innovation Fund in response to COVID-19 Read More »
Samoan Māori chef Monique Fiso has given her 13 staff at her award-winning Wellington restaurant Hiakai a paid week off “in a nod to a tough year, among a drive to create a better work culture, and because it is Mental Health Awareness Week”, Stuff reports. “We need a break – we are human like
Chef Monique Fiso gives staff a paid week off Read More »
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