Media release: Thursday, August 15, 2019 A double-hulled canoe will depart Tahiti next week and navigate to Aotearoa using the stars, moon and currents to guide its voyage, announced Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage Chief Executive Bernadette Cavanagh. “The passage from French Polynesia to New Zealand will be difficult and dangerous, and a […]
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Polynesian metal band Shepherds Reign have released a new epic music video, ‘Legend (Ressurected)’, starring Samoan boxing legend David Tua. The video first premiered on RNZ Music, described as ‘a homage to fathers and role models’. Leading up to the music video, Shepherds Reign released promo clips showing various Polynesian warriors from Aotearoa, Fiji, Cook
Press Release: Amnesty International Amnesty International (AI) members from around the world have elected new Directors to their International Board at the AI Annual Global Assembly this month. Among those is New Zealander and AI Aotearoa New Zealand Chair, Tiumalu Peter Fa’afiu. The Asia Pacific region now holds three out of nine positions on the Board.
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Samoan Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has praised the High Chief Seiuli, better known as Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, for his role in the latest blockbuster movie Fast and Furious: Hobbs & Shaw.“I take my hat off to Seiuli,” said the Prime Minister in his weekly radio programme on National Radio 2AP. The Prime Minister
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How effective is Cook Islands Language Week as a means of keeping the language alive? Joining Alistar Kata to discuss is University of Auckland student Tangatakiikii Rupeni, who is currently completing her masters on the future of the reo.
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Pacific poet Selina Tusitala-Marsh shares her verses of wisdom with Soana ‘Aholelei, highlighting the significance and the power of poetry and her special Tokotoko.
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A new film celebrating 40 years of the iconic Pacific reggae band Herbs is due to hit New Zealand cinemas. John Pulu sat down for a chat with the band’s founder, Toni Fonoti.
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The official launch of Te ‘epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani took place this year in Tokoroa, the home of the Cook Islands community in New Zealand.
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We sat down with singer/songwriter and proud Cook Islander Sam V and his producer EDY about the release of their new album “I Made This While”. With heavy influences from Craig David and Brandy, the collaborative effort is available from today.
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John Pulu and Star Kata cover Te Noo Nei Au by Sunset Special to celebrate ‘Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani. Enjoy!
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