#WATCH Despite her failing eyesight, Samoan artist Pusi Urale continues to paint and exhibit her incredible work in galleries up and down the country. Check out her latest exhibition “A Village in Ōtara” at the Fresh Gallery in Ōtara, showing till September 21st.
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Fijian speedster Sevu Reece carried his winning form onto the international rugby stage with a brilliant performance against the Wallabies at Eden Park last night. It was one of many highlights to come out of the All Blacks’ 36-0 drubbing of Australia to win the Bledisloe Cup for the 17th consecutive year – a stark
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Pounamu, or greenstone, is an iconic Kiwi treasure highly valued by Māori and those who wear it. Our reporter Moana Makapelu Lee took a trip back to her iwi roots on the West Coast to meet Pacific Islander Steve Gwaliasi, who knows everything there is to know about this finite resource.
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If you loved Three Wise Cousins and Hibiscus & Ruthless, you’re in for a treat. Stallone Vaiaoga-Ioasa has a new film coming out called TAKE HOME PAY. Soana ‘Aholelei sat down with the Samoan writer and director.
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It’s not often you see university graduates turn to the trades to pursue a financially secure future, but that’s exactly what one Tongan builder’s done. Cedric Folaumoetu’i has transitioned seamlessly, and is now encouraging more Pacific people to consider a career in trades.
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Climate change was high on the agenda at the Pacific Islands Forum in Tuvalu this week. Although leaders came to an agreement in the official communique, in the end our smaller island nations still felt their concerns about climate change are being overlooked. Joining Alistar to discuss what this means is University of Auckland Associate Professor Yvonne Underhill-Sem.
Climate Change – are our smaller island nations being overlooked? Read More »
John Pulu and Alistar Kata discuss the Pacific Islands Forum in Tuvalu, the Samoan Prime Minister’s praise of The Rock and more.
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John Pulu chats with one of the writers, Halaifonua Finau, and actor Mosese Vea’ila, who plays the leading role as Jonah Lomu.
Talanoa: ‘Jonah’ TV miniseries based on the life of All Blacks great Jonah Lomu Read More »
The second Te Kūki ‘Āirani Film Festival was held recently in Rarotonga. Organised by filmmaker Joshua Baker, it was an opportunity for Pacific Islands filmmakers to share their films with a Cook Islands audience. The Festival included films Vai, Marks of Mana, For My Father’s Kingdom, Joey and the Leitis along with NZ short films Liliu, Maria,Toa’puapagā Strength in Suffering and Hinekura.
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Check out 13-year-old singing sensation General Fiyah’s latest music video – It’s You ft. Three Houses Down. Directed by long-time collaborator Samson Rambo. He may be young, but already General Fiyah has proven his place in the NZ music scene. Earlier this year General Fiyah took out the Pacific Music Awards NZ On Air Radio
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