At school, 10-year-old Selina was teased for her big, frizzy, afakasi hair. Kids called her ‘mophead’. She did everything she could to tie her hair up and be the same. That is until one day poet Sam Hunt visited her school, inspiring Selina with his equally wild hair and wild words. It was a turning […]
Selina Tusitala Marsh lets her hair out in new graphic memoir ‘Mophead’ Read More »
Bunga, a word used with the intent to emotionally harm and demean Pacific people, spoken by both Pacific and non-Pacific people. It’s also the name of the latest musical offering from Onehunga rap group SWIDT.
Watch: SWIDT preview brand new album with the release of BUNGA Read More »
With their test against Great Britain fast approaching, the Kau To’a are amped to be back in camp and are urging their fellow Tongans to attend their historical clash against the Lions in Hamilton.
TP+ Tonga Invitational XIII looking forward to GB challenge Read More »
It’s time to get the voices of our Pasifika women heard, affirmed, valued and empowered Pacific Media Network is proud to announce the first ever Pacific Divas National Identity Tour, showcasing the very best of Pacific female artists across Aotearoa. Seven amazing Pasifika artists: Aaradhna, Annie Crummer, Betty-Anne, Bella Kalolo, RAZÉ, Pacific Soul and Cindy
Pacific Divas National Identity Tour 2019 announced Read More »
Media Statement: Fletcher Tabuteau Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Fletcher Tabuteau is travelling to the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu this week to continue to advance important bilateral relationships in our region consistent with the Pacific Reset. Mr Tabuteau will engage in a range of bilateral meetings and visit New Zealand development projects during his time in the
Tabuteau to visit the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu this week Read More »
Samoan family members Darius the 3rd, Ezy and Kid99 have joined musical forces to form TRUCE, the newest urban music trio to come straight out of West Auckland. Their latest track ‘Faded’ is already on the airwaves of NZ’s major urban stations and is set to become a major summer jam for 2019. Made with
Watch: TRUCE – FADED (Official Music Video) Read More »
Pollywood Pasifika Film 172019: 17 Years Dedicated to Polynesian Pasifika big screen talent What an exceptional year for Pasifika People in Film! The Creativity, the Dedication, the Motivation to share and exhibit Pasifika stories has been prolific! Pollywood Pasifika Film (PPF) is doing its part by contributing the latest showcase of Polynesian Pasifika Proud film
Seven Pasifika short films to screen in 17th Pollywood Pasifika Film in Auckland Read More »
Media release: Duco Events Clad in their red, waving their flags, and singing popular national songs, more than 500 members of Hamilton’s Tongan community welcomed their rugby league heroes to the city last night (Monday 21 October). Hamilton’s FMG Stadium Waikato hosts the Tonga Invitational XIII’s clash with the Great Britain Rugby League Lions on
Kava ceremony welcomes Tonga Invitational XIII to Hamilton Read More »
Over a period of 18 months Keren Mavae has lost more than 100kg! Now even her family members have gotten on board. Toni Talamaivao met with her to hear more.
Auckland woman Keren Mavae loses more than 100kg in 18 months Read More »
The “Kau To’a” Tongan team has kicked off their campaign at the Rugby League World Cup 9s in Sydney. Approved by the Rugby League International Federation, the team and players are at the centre of an ugly dispute between the RLIF and the body that runs the game in the islands, the Tonga National Rugby League (TNRL).
We look back at the issues and discuss with the Co-Founder of Mate Ma’a Tonga, Will ‘Ilolohia.
#talanoa #tongakautoa #teketonga #rlwc9s
Talanoa: Tonga rugby league’s ugly dispute Read More »
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