The first ever Māori and Polynesian owned and operated professional rugby club is expected to start in America’s Major League Rugby competition next year. Based in Oahu, Hawaii, the team’s called Kanaloa Hawaii Rugby, and among its backers are former All Blacks including Anthony Tuitavake, Ben Atiga, John Afoa, Jerome Kaino and Joe Rokocoko. Club […]
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The New Zealand Basketball League has thrown its hat into the mix of sports leagues to restart since the Covid-19 lockdown. We caught up with the new Auckland franchise, who have a strong Samoan connection…
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For the first time the Kiribati language is now recognised as an official language week in Aotearoa. John Pulu met some proud I-Kiribati tech creators who are tapping into 3D animation and digital applications to help preserve their native tongue.
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The Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies (MBC) at the University of Canterbury (UC) has been awarded $4.5 million by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) for a major climate change project in the Pacific in partnership with the University of the South Pacific (USP). MBC Director and interdisciplinary scholar Professor Steven Ratuva will co-lead
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Stormy weather and pouring rain did not stop the dedicated Etu Pasifika team from providing free flu vaccinations in a drive-thru clinic for Pasifika families living in the Canterbury area. From the comfort of their cars, families received their vaccinations in an initiative to provide the Pacific community in Canterbury protection from viruses like the
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An ʻahu ʻula (feather cloak) and mahiole (feather helmet) gifted to Captain Cook in 1779 are being permanently returned to Hawaiʻi by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. These cherished items were gifts from Hawaiian Chief Kalani‘ōpu‘u to Captain James Cook and have been in Te Papa’s collection since being gifted to the
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Set to make its online debut on August 5, Brutal Lives – Mo’ui Faingata’a is the first ever Tongan bilingual drama funded by NZ On Air. Set in South Auckland, the six-part web series marks the return of actor Joe Folau to the small screen.
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Join host Alistar Kata and our panel of guests every week as they discuss the upcoming election from the Pasifika perspective. This week Indira Stewart, Richard Pamatatau and FotuoSamoa Jody Jackson Becerra talk about the Labour Party’s popularity, post-Covid worries for the Pacific population, and the two referenda New Zealanders will be voting on.
Re-opening its doors to the public since the Alert Level 4 lockdown, Tautai Pacific Arts Trust showcased the extension of their headquarters and their brand new gallery space last week. Curated by Niuean/Māori artist Cora-Allan Wickliffe, the gallery opened with its inaugural arts exhibition, Moana Legacy. The exhibition features the works of Māori and Pasifika artists
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The trailer has been released for upcoming romantic comedy Baby Done, starring comedian Rose Matafeo and English actor Matthew Lewis (best known for playing Neville Longbottom in Harry Potter). The film is produced by Morgan Waru and executive produced by Taika Waititi and Carthew Neal. When Zoe (Rose Matafeo) and Tim (Matthew Lewis) find
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