ASB Polyfest 2018 was officially launched on Tuesday by Associate Minister for Pacific Peoples Hon. Carmel Sepuloni. We caught up with some of the students set to perform in the world’s largest Polynesian Festival!
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Tonga Police have convened a special task force to look into a spate of recent deaths which include a double homicide and six road deaths. The homicide involves a middle-aged Chinese couple found with stab wounds, while a crash in Vava’u claimed two of the road casualties. It’s been two weeks since Cyclone Gita smashed into the island kingdom causing widespread damage and raising stress levels. Police District Commander Tevita Vailea says a special task force will be visiting communities to spread the safety message and talk to community leaders.
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The Petone fore-shore on a bright Saturday morning saw Part 2 of ‘A Waka Odyssey’, the spectacular voyaging-inspired opening to the New Zealand Festival the night before. Among the fleet of Waka taking part was the Gaualofa and her crew, who shared their sailing experiences with eager locals.
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It’s been over a week since Cyclone Gita ravaged the Friendly Islands of Tonga – the worst storm to hit the kingdom in 60 years. The category 4 tropical cyclone destroyed thousands of homes affecting up to eighty percent of the population. John Pulu was in Tonga for this report.
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The Blues haven’t won a Super Rugby title since 2003 but new captain Augustine Pulu is keen to turn things around as they head into their round one match against the Highlanders Tonight.
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Marama T-Pole is representing Tuvalu at the inaugural Commonwealth Fashion Exchange at Buckingham Palace. She shows us some Pacific dresses at the exchange, with a special message for the Tuvaluan Collective Fafine Niutao i Aotearoa.
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Marama T-Pole is taking part in the inaugural Commonwealth Fashion Exchange at Buckingham Palace. She catches up with Cook Islands designer, Tukua Turia who partnered with Karen Walker for their dress and Samoan, Afa Ah Loo, who partnered with PNG for his design.
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Tagata Pasifika reporter, Adrian Stevanon, talks to Brooke Fraser about her faith and strengthening her Fijian connections following the success of her debut album “What to Do With Daylight” . First tx on Tagata Pasifika, TVNZ, 3 June 2004.
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Our reporters reflect on some of the stories that stood out for them this year. Tagata Pasifika Reporter Susana Guttenbeil shares one of her highlights from 2017.
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