Pacific News: The Messiah
The Messiah is a new Pasifika short film about a young runaway and self-proclaimed messiah, written and directed by Vela Manusaute. #PacificNews
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Pacific News: Rugby Greats remember Dylan Mika
Rugby greats gathered at Eden Park this week for the memorial service of fallen All Black and Manu Samoa player Tiumalumanaia Dylan Mika. #PacificNews
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TP+ Pasifika: POLYticians walkabout
Pasifika Festival is for everyone including our elected officials, and despite the rain they looked like they had fun!
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TP+ Buttabean Motivation: Luke Johnston’s weight-loss journey
We met Luke Johnston, a member of Dave Letele aka Brown Buttabean’s Buttabean Motivation, to hear about his weightloss journey.
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Kiwi-Fijian Wrestler Ana Moceyawa
While many athletes take a lifetime to qualify for the Commonwealth Games, for half-Fijian Ana Moceyawa, it only took three years. The judoka-turned-wrestler will be heading to the games next month with a seven-strong Kiwi wrestling team in search of a podium finish.
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The Pacific Sisters: Fashion Activists
The opening of Te Papa’s ambitious new art gallery, Toi Art, is showcasing the work of the Pacific Sisters, a collective made up of Pacific and Māori female creatives. The group was formed in the early ‘90s, and the exhibition, titled ‘Pacific Sisters: Fashion Activists’, looks back on their 26 years in practice.
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2018 Pasifika Festival LIVE: John Pulu checks out the Niuean Village
Live at Pasifika Festival 2018, John Pulu checks out the goods at the Niuean Village!
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2018 Pasifika Festival LIVE: Tongan Women’s Rugby Union
John Pulu chats with Caroline Matamua from Auckland Tongan Women’s Rugby Union about the Tongan Ministry of Education’s recent announcement that female students are not allowed to play rugby or take part in boxing.
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Tiumalu Dylan Mika obit
Former All Black and Manu Samoa rugby player Tiumalu Dylan Mika has died from a suspected heart attack, aged 45. A memorial service will be held at Eden Park on Tuesday at 1pm.
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Pacific News: Tongan Youth Awards 2018
The annual Tongan Youth Awards were held in Auckland last week, acknowledging outstanding young people in education, business, sport, community affairs and the arts. #PacificNews
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