Pasifika art shines at Te Papa Tongarewa exhibition
Ringa Toi is the annual showcase of artwork by secondary school students hosted by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).
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Black Caps legend steps out of retirement to pad up for Samoa
“I look forward to representing the country of my mother’s birth and hopefully I can do her proud and the people of Samoa as well.” – Former Black Cap Leaupepe Ross Taylor
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Fighter-Turned-Coach Chose People Over Glory
He’s fought on some of the world’s biggest stages, but Samoan fighter Sigi Pesaleli says his greatest victory is happening right here at home.
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Pasifika Honoured at Auckland Investiture Ceremony this month
A Fijian Bravery Medal winner and a Former National Party MP were among those to be invested with their hours in Auckland last week.
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First Pasifika councillor on her struggles, pride and facing racism
Sāmoan woman Namulau’ulu Tala Cleverley broke barriers in 1979 when she became the first Pasifika person elected to local government in Aotearoa. The trailblazing politician shares her experiences and advice for future Pasifika councillors.
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Pasifika candidate wants to light up ‘dark side’ of Huntly
When Lafoaluga Elizabeth Sakaria left Auckland to settle in Huntly last year, she expected a quieter life. Instead, she found herself stepping up as the only Pasifika candidate in the town’s local election.
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Pacific voice steps up in Christchurch ward with lowest voter engagement
With only two candidates standing in Burwood Ward, Fionna Chapman is in a head-to-head contest that could see her become the first Pasifika councillor elected to Christchurch City Council in more than 40 years.
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Bilingual books in Samoan and Tongan language launched as part of World Meningitis Day
As part of World Meningitis Day (Oct 5), the Meningitis Foundation Aotearoa has released bilingual Samoan and Tongan editions of The Meningitis Colouring Book, making the resource more accessible to Pacific families.
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New Zealand Government Make Multi million Dollar Payment to Samoa for Sinking of HMNZS Manawanui
The New Zealand Government has made a payment to the Government of Samoa of Samoan Tala (SAT) 10 million (approximately NZD 6 million) following the grounding and sinking of HMNZS Manawanui in October last year.
Fijian Artists Vatu Dei Release Debut Album for Fijian Language Week
A Fijian collective of artists with their bold harmonies and rich storytelling of Vatu Dei, will reach new audiences this October with the release of their debut album, launched as part of Fijian Language Week 2025 and their Pasifika Artist in Residence in Palmerston North. Produced with The KaRs and Hokozoo Productions, the album celebrates
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